Resource library

Demystifying Misconceptions about Refugees and Syrian Refugees

(2017) This webinar clarifies misconceptions about refugees; examines the differences between refugees and immigrants/migrants; provides information on the demographic of Syrian refugees that were sponsored to Canada in 2015/2016; and, looks into Canada’s response in 2015/2016 to the Syrian and Iraqi refugee crises.  Due to its file size, we have uploaded the video to the RSTP YouTube channel.  

Power Imbalance

(2017) In this video, sponsors will learn about: how to minimize power imbalance within the sponsor-refugee relationship.

Health Care Coverage for Privately Sponsored Refugees in Ontario

Sponsorship Ethics

(2017) In this video, sponsors will learn about: ethical practices to consider in refugee sponsorship.

Locating Community Services

When a newcomer refugee arrives in Canada there are many tasks which need to be accomplished within the first days, weeks and months. Sponsors should make use of the many experienced and professional settlement agencies to help newcomer refugees navigate the Canadian system. The following list of links will help sponsors find the nearest settlement agencies and services in their provinces (excluding Quebec).

Managing Expectations

  (2017) In this video, sponsors will learn about how expectations can be managed to avoid potential conflict and facilitate a successful sponsorship.

Managing Expectations

Expectations are completely normal and are even to be “expected.” When engaging in refugee sponsorship, you may have expectations about the refugee sponsorship experience, including how the refugee(s) will act or the kind of relationship your sponsoring group will form with the refugee(s) that you have sponsored. The refugee(s) you have sponsored may also have expectations,

ODSP Eligibility for Refugees in first 12 months

Month 13 Planning

(2017) In this video on Month 13 planning, sponsors will learn about: when to start preparing newcomers for Month 13, post-sponsorship services and resources that may be available for newcomers, the role of sponsors during the transition period, and the post-sponsorship relationship.

Supporting Refugee Mental Health

August 10, 2016.  Webinar session features Ms. Mariana Martinez Vieyra, a guest speaker from Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST). The presentation covers the following topics: Mental Health Concerns for Refugee Adults and Children, Trauma and PTSD, Healing in a Community-Based Context, VAST Vulnerability Screening Tool.