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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
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SUMMARY:April Monthly Webinar 1: Before You Apply to Sponsor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on webinar about Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. In this first session\, you will find out if it’s the right program for you. The monthly webinars are a 7 part webinar series where you will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. \nIf you’re already a sponsor\, you  are welcome to join us again for a quick refresher course. \n  \nLearning Format: \nYou will learn about the PSR program by walking through the entire sponsorship process together\, following a case-study of Aliya and her sponsorship group. \nWe’ll cover all the essentials\, including eligibility criteria for both sponsors and refugees\, sponsorship expenses\, and we’ll provide a general overview of the application process \n  \nPlease note: registration is required. This event is taking place on Eastern Daylight Time and is accessible anywhere across Canada.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/april-monthly-webinar-1-before-you-apply-to-sponsor/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240403T144838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T144838Z
UID:10000510-1712678400-1712685600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:April Monthly Webinar 1: Before You Apply to Sponsor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on webinar about Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. In this first session\, you will find out if it’s the right program for you. The monthly webinars are a 7 part webinar series where you will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. \nIf you’re already a sponsor\, you  are welcome to join us again for a quick refresher course. \n  \nLearning Format: \nYou will learn about the PSR program by walking through the entire sponsorship process together\, following a case-study of Aliya and her sponsorship group. \nWe’ll cover all the essentials\, including eligibility criteria for both sponsors and refugees\, sponsorship expenses\, and we’ll provide a general overview of the application process \n  \nPlease note: registration is required. This event is taking place on Eastern Daylight Time and is accessible anywhere across Canada.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/april-monthly-webinar-1-before-you-apply-to-sponsor-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240403T174231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T174231Z
UID:10000514-1712397600-1712404800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Support\, Managing Expectations ( Workshop for CG's in Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:Attention Vancouver Constituent Groups\, join our upcoming in-person workshop on the topic of post-arrival support with a fine-point focus on managing expectations. The session will provide an in-depth look at the financial and settlement responsibilities of sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. This session will be of particular interest to Constituent Groups who are waiting for an arrival or those who have just welcomed sponsored newcomers. \n  \nRegistration is Required. The event time indicated is in PDT.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/post-arrival-support-workshop-for-constituent-groups-vancouver-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library – Fraserview Branch\, 1950 Argyle Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5P 2A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240403T174231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T174538Z
UID:10000145-1712397600-1712404800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Support\, Managing Expectations ( Workshop for CG's in Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:Attention Vancouver Constituent Groups\, join our upcoming in-person workshop on the topic of post-arrival support with a fine-point focus on managing expectations. The session will provide an in-depth look at the financial and settlement responsibilities of sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. This session will be of particular interest to Constituent Groups who are waiting for an arrival or those who have just welcomed sponsored newcomers. \n  \nRegistration is Required. The event time indicated is in PDT.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/post-arrival-support-workshop-for-constituent-groups-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library – Fraserview Branch\, 1950 Argyle Drive\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5P 2A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240311T145121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T145121Z
UID:10000506-1711648800-1711656000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Completing a Successful Sponsorship Year
DESCRIPTION:What exactly happens at the end of the sponsorship year? Join this interactive webinar and learn through a case study about Aliya’s sponsorship group and Samuel’s family as they plan how to work towards Samuel and Estelle’s post-sponsorship independence in Canada and complete the 12 months of sponsorship! \nThis session is available virtually only\, please register to attend.  \nThe time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-completing-a-successful-sponsorship-year-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Completing-a-Successful-Sponsorship-Year.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240311T145121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T145121Z
UID:10000137-1711648800-1711656000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Completing a Successful Sponsorship Year
DESCRIPTION:What exactly happens at the end of the sponsorship year? Join this interactive webinar and learn through a case study about Aliya’s sponsorship group and Samuel’s family as they plan how to work towards Samuel and Estelle’s post-sponsorship independence in Canada and complete the 12 months of sponsorship! \nThis session is available virtually only\, please register to attend.  \nThe time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-completing-a-successful-sponsorship-year/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Completing-a-Successful-Sponsorship-Year.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240311T144602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T144602Z
UID:10000505-1711476000-1711483200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Fulfilling your Obligations through Assurance
DESCRIPTION:Our case study group has an information request from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)! Join this interactive webinar and learn with Aliya and her group about how to keep sponsorship records and respond to IRCC’s requests. Plus\, learn about the purpose and process of Assurance. \nThis session is available virtually only\, please register to attend. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-fulfilling-your-obligations-through-assurance-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fulfilling-Your-Obligations-through-Assurance.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240311T144602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T144602Z
UID:10000136-1711476000-1711483200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Fulfilling your Obligations through Assurance
DESCRIPTION:Our case study group has an information request from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)! Join this interactive webinar and learn with Aliya and her group about how to keep sponsorship records and respond to IRCC’s requests. Plus\, learn about the purpose and process of Assurance. \nThis session is available virtually only\, please register to attend. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-fulfilling-your-obligations-through-assurance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fulfilling-Your-Obligations-through-Assurance.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240318T204141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T204321Z
UID:10000139-1711112400-1711112400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Family Reunification under the One-Year-Window
DESCRIPTION:How does family reunification happen under the One-Year-Window (OYW)? \nIn this session we’ll go over what exactly the “One-Year-Window”(OYW) of opportunity is and why it matters to permanent residents who arrived to Canada within the last year under the privately sponsored refugee stream\, who also happen to have non-accompanying family members. \nWe’ll go over who is eligible to be processed under the One-Year-Window provision and what sponsors’ responsibilities are in the OYW scenario. \n  \nRegistration is required for this session\, please follow the link below. \n(The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time)
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/20929/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240318T204141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T204141Z
UID:10000508-1711112400-1711112400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Family Reunification under the One-Year-Window
DESCRIPTION:How does family reunification happen under the One-Year-Window (OYW)? \nIn this session we’ll go over what exactly the “One-Year-Window”(OYW) of opportunity is and why it matters to permanent residents who arrived to Canada within the last year under the privately sponsored refugee stream\, who also happen to have non-accompanying family members. \nWe’ll go over who is eligible to be processed under the One-Year-Window provision and what sponsors’ responsibilities are in the OYW scenario. \n  \nRegistration is required for this session\, please follow the link below. \n(The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time)
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/20929-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240311T143755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T161955Z
UID:10000135-1711044000-1711051200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Preparing for Arrival & Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Hooray! Aliya’s brother and his family are due to arrive! Follow along with Aliya and the Group of Five as they make sure they have everything ready to welcome and to provide orientation to Samuel\, Estelle and their 2 children. \nThis interactive webinar will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities; review ethical considerations that are important to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees; the power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate the imbalance; and the importance of managing expectations. \nThis session is available virtually only\, please register to attend. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-webinar-march-preparing-for-arrival-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Preparing-for-Arrival-and-Orientation.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240311T143755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T143755Z
UID:10000504-1711044000-1711051200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Preparing for Arrival & Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Hooray! Aliya’s brother and his family are due to arrive! Follow along with Aliya and the Group of Five as they make sure they have everything ready to welcome and to provide orientation to Samuel\, Estelle and their 2 children. \nThis interactive webinar will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities; review ethical considerations that are important to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees; the power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate the imbalance; and the importance of managing expectations. \nThis session is available virtually only\, please register to attend. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-webinar-march-preparing-for-arrival-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Preparing-for-Arrival-and-Orientation.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240318T202740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T163228Z
UID:10000138-1710943200-1710943200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Requirements and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on the requirements and responsibilities of sponsors after the sponsored refugee(s) arrives\, as well as post-arrival budget calculations and assurance activities to make your settlement year a success! \n  \nRegistration required\, please follow the link below.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/post-arrival-requirements-and-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240318T202740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T202740Z
UID:10000507-1710943200-1710943200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Requirements and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on the requirements and responsibilities of sponsors after the sponsored refugee(s) arrives\, as well as post-arrival budget calculations and assurance activities to make your settlement year a success! \n  \nRegistration required\, please follow the link below.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/post-arrival-requirements-and-responsibilities-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240305T043300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T043300Z
UID:10000127-1710871200-1710878400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Preparing a Successful Application
DESCRIPTION:Come and participate in an engaging webinar that offers a comprehensive overview of the process for preparing applications to become sponsors for refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Let us watch Aliya’s group as they put together an application package. This webinar is the perfect opportunity for you to gain insight into the key components of a successful application and common reasons why applications may be returned or denied. Join our case study members and learn from their experiences. \nPlease note\, registration is required. This event will take place on Eastern Daylight Time
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-preparing-a-successful-application/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Preparing-a-Successful-Application.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240305T043300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T043300Z
UID:10000496-1710871200-1710878400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Preparing a Successful Application
DESCRIPTION:Come and participate in an engaging webinar that offers a comprehensive overview of the process for preparing applications to become sponsors for refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Let us watch Aliya’s group as they put together an application package. This webinar is the perfect opportunity for you to gain insight into the key components of a successful application and common reasons why applications may be returned or denied. Join our case study members and learn from their experiences. \nPlease note\, registration is required. This event will take place on Eastern Daylight Time
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-preparing-a-successful-application-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Preparing-a-Successful-Application.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240305T043000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T043000Z
UID:10000126-1710352800-1710360000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Preparing a Settlement Plan
DESCRIPTION:Continue to learn with Aliya’s sponsorship group as they figure out why the settlement plan is central to the application\, how to calculate the budget\, where to find the application guide\, and how to read it easily. And let’s not forget contingency planning! \nPlease note\, this event will take place on Eastern Daylight Time. Registration is required.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-preparing-a-settlement-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Preparing-a-Settlement-Plan.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240305T043000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T043000Z
UID:10000495-1710352800-1710360000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Preparing a Settlement Plan
DESCRIPTION:Continue to learn with Aliya’s sponsorship group as they figure out why the settlement plan is central to the application\, how to calculate the budget\, where to find the application guide\, and how to read it easily. And let’s not forget contingency planning! \nPlease note\, this event will take place on Eastern Daylight Time. Registration is required.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-preparing-a-settlement-plan-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Preparing-a-Settlement-Plan.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240305T042656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T042656Z
UID:10000125-1710180000-1710187200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Before You Apply to Sponsor
DESCRIPTION:Come and participate in an engaging webinar where you can obtain crucial information about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. Aliya will guide you through the sponsorship process\, including eligibility criteria for both sponsors and refugees\, sponsorship expenses\, and a general overview of the application procedure. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Aliya and better understand the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. \n  \n  \nPlease note: registration is required. \nThis event is taking place on Eastern Daylight Time
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-before-you-apply-to-sponsor/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Before-You-Apply-to-Sponsor.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240305T042656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T042656Z
UID:10000494-1710180000-1710187200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:March Monthly Webinar: Before You Apply to Sponsor
DESCRIPTION:Come and participate in an engaging webinar where you can obtain crucial information about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. Aliya will guide you through the sponsorship process\, including eligibility criteria for both sponsors and refugees\, sponsorship expenses\, and a general overview of the application procedure. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Aliya and better understand the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. \n  \n  \nPlease note: registration is required. \nThis event is taking place on Eastern Daylight Time
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/march-monthly-webinar-before-you-apply-to-sponsor-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Before-You-Apply-to-Sponsor.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240307T185133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T185133Z
UID:10000128-1709902800-1709910000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Snack & Chat with past BVOR Refugee Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:If you are in Southern Ontario\, join us for a special afternoon of Snacks & Chats with former Blended Visa-Office Referred (BVOR) refugee sponsors. Hosted by MCC Ontario\, Canadian Lutheran World Relief and your friends at the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program. \nDiscover their challenges and triumphs and the lasting memories and friendships sponsors made through participating in this special program. The first of its kind in the World! \nIt takes a village\, and sometimes it just takes a local to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. \nNo Registration Required. \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/snack-chat-with-past-bvor-refugee-sponsors/
LOCATION:MCC Kitchener\, 50 Kent Avenue\, Unit 203\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2G 3R1\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/308481604_402604328710883_7883013516135926576_n.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240307T185133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T185133Z
UID:10000497-1709902800-1709910000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Snack & Chat with past BVOR Refugee Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:If you are in Southern Ontario\, join us for a special afternoon of Snacks & Chats with former Blended Visa-Office Referred (BVOR) refugee sponsors. Hosted by MCC Ontario\, Canadian Lutheran World Relief and your friends at the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program. \nDiscover their challenges and triumphs and the lasting memories and friendships sponsors made through participating in this special program. The first of its kind in the World! \nIt takes a village\, and sometimes it just takes a local to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. \nNo Registration Required. \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/snack-chat-with-past-bvor-refugee-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:MCC Kitchener\, 50 Kent Avenue\, Unit 203\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2G 3R1\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/308481604_402604328710883_7883013516135926576_n.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240222T164924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T164924Z
UID:10000490-1709834400-1709841600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Budget Calculations and Assurance Activities
DESCRIPTION:Not sure if you can afford to become a private refugee sponsor through the PSR program? \nIn this webinar we’ll help shed some light on how to calculate your sponsorship cost and we’ll clarify the what your minimum financial requirements are to be able to become a PSR sponsor. \nAre legal documents not making much sense to you or making you nervous? \nWe’ve got you covered! We’ll interpret your legal liabilities and obligations as a Private Sponsor so that you can understand exactly what is required of you and feel confident that you’re able to meet the needs of the refugees you’ll support. \nClick here to register to join us in person in Ottawa\, or click the link below to attend register for our virtual event. \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-budgets-and-assurance-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-calculations-psr_1650x1650-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240222T164924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T160020Z
UID:10000121-1709834400-1709841600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Budget Calculations and Assurance Activities
DESCRIPTION:Not sure if you can afford to become a private refugee sponsor through the PSR program? \nIn this webinar we’ll help shed some light on how to calculate your sponsorship cost and we’ll clarify the what your minimum financial requirements are to be able to become a PSR sponsor. \nAre legal documents not making much sense to you or making you nervous? \nWe’ve got you covered! We’ll interpret your legal liabilities and obligations as a Private Sponsor so that you can understand exactly what is required of you and feel confident that you’re able to meet the needs of the refugees you’ll support. \nClick here to register to join us in person in Ottawa\, or click the link below to attend register for our virtual event. \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-budgets-and-assurance/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-calculations-psr_1650x1650-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240304T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T161148Z
UID:10000124-1709818200-1709821800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA): A Session with the IOM
DESCRIPTION:Implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)\, The Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) provides information and orientation sessions to refugees aged 13 and above before their departure to Canada. The main objective of the programme is to empower refugees resettling to Canada by providing them information to make informed decisions about their initial settlement\, and to prepare for the journey to Canada. \nThere will be a 30 minute presentation about the information that is covered in the COA pre-departure orientation sessions and self-learning tools available to refugee participants\, followed by a Q & A discussion. \n  \nRegistration required\, please follow the link below. 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/canadian-orientation-abroad-coa-a-session-with-the-iom/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iom-workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240304T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T161148Z
UID:10000493-1709818200-1709821800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA): A Session with the IOM
DESCRIPTION:Implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)\, The Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) provides information and orientation sessions to refugees aged 13 and above before their departure to Canada. The main objective of the programme is to empower refugees resettling to Canada by providing them information to make informed decisions about their initial settlement\, and to prepare for the journey to Canada. \nThere will be a 30 minute presentation about the information that is covered in the COA pre-departure orientation sessions and self-learning tools available to refugee participants\, followed by a Q & A discussion. \n  \nRegistration required\, please follow the link below. 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/canadian-orientation-abroad-coa-a-session-with-the-iom-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iom-workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240222T031633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T031633Z
UID:10000488-1709661600-1709668800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:How to Prepare a Successful PSR Application Package (for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:Attention Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors\, are you just starting your sponsorship journey? \nFeeling unsure about what documents to include and whether your application ticks all the boxes?\nWeed through the confusion and find out exactly which supporting documents you must include in your PSR application package.  We’ll teach you how to complete the application forms for both the applicants and the sponsors so you can be confident when you submit your package for review. \n  \nRegister here to join us in person in Ottawa or virtually on Zoom at the link below.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/how-to-prepare-a-successful-psr-application-package-for-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EMPOWERING-SPONSORS_-PREPARING-A-SUCCESSFUL-APPLICATION.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240222T031633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T143806Z
UID:10000119-1709661600-1709668800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:How to Prepare a Successful PSR Application Package (for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:Attention Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors\, are you just starting your sponsorship journey? \nFeeling unsure about what documents to include and whether your application ticks all the boxes?\nWeed through the confusion and find out exactly which supporting documents you must include in your PSR application package.  We’ll teach you how to complete the application forms for both the applicants and the sponsors so you can be confident when you submit your package for review. \n  \nRegister here to join us in person in Ottawa or virtually on Zoom at the link below.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/how-to-prepare-a-successful-psr-application-package-for-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EMPOWERING-SPONSORS_-PREPARING-A-SUCCESSFUL-APPLICATION.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240222T025509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T025744Z
UID:10000118-1709229600-1709236800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything about the PSR Program (Bilingual)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you have general questions about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program? Do you have questions about the eligibility requirements of sponsors and refugees? Do you have questions about the financial and settlement support? If so\, join us for the “Ask me Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program” session.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ask-me-anything-about-the-psr-program-bilingual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PSR-Program-QA_-Get-Your-Answers-Here.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T004512
CREATED:20240222T025509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T025509Z
UID:10000487-1709229600-1709236800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything about the PSR Program (Bilingual)
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you have general questions about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program? Do you have questions about the eligibility requirements of sponsors and refugees? Do you have questions about the financial and settlement support? If so\, join us for the “Ask me Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program” session.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ask-me-anything-about-the-psr-program-bilingual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PSR-Program-QA_-Get-Your-Answers-Here.jpg
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