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(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.
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.
What is a One-Year Window? One Year Window (OYW) is a provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that assists with family reunification. It permits resettled refugees in Canada to identify for resettlement, within one year of their arrival, family members abroad who were previously unable to travel with them.
July 19, 2016. The session covers the following topics: Handling Unrealistic Expectations, Establishing Communication, Cultural Awareness, and Ethical Considerations in Settlement.
What is a Gift? The Canadian Income Tax Act permits non-profit organizations with charitable status to issue receipts for income tax purposes for donations that qualify as “gifts”. “A gift must be given freely, ” according to the Canada Revenue Agency. For a donation to be considered a gift and be eligible for a tax receipt: It is given voluntarily.
November 29, 2016. As part of RSTP’s webinar series on planning for the transition to Month 13, RSTP organized a webinar session for sponsors in British Columbia focusing on BC Employment and Assistance Program. Guest presenters from the BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) spoke about eligibility criteria,
What are sponsorship disputes? Disagreements or misunderstandings between sponsors and newcomers may naturally arise during the course of a sponsorship. Sponsorship disputes can range from disagreements over the terms of the sponsorship, to differences of opinions on various issues. Fortunately, sponsorship disputes do not always result in sponsorship breakdowns. Sponsorship disputes may be resolved or improved by following the tips about avoiding disputes,
December 20, 2016. This webinar provides an overview of the process of transitioning from private sponsorship to Social Assistance in New Brunswick. Guest speaker, Sacha Hamming, Social Development Transition Coordinator with the Y of Greater Saint John, provides a detailed overview of the general eligibility and process, as well as answers questions from sponsors.
