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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (in Tigrinya)

Overview Webinar: Private Sponsorship of Refugees program in Canada

This webinar provides an overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program in Canada (excluding Quebec). The information in the webinar is only up to date as of September 15, 2015. On September 19, 2015,  the Canadian Government announced it has temporarily exempt Syrians and Iraqis from the requirement to provide proof of refugee status in order to be sponsored by a Group of Five or Community Sponsor.

Health Care Coverage for Privately Sponsored Refugees in Ontario (in Tigrinya)

Refugees, Mental Health and Sponsorship

Through interviews with mental health service providers and a member of a sponsoring group, this video presents some of the challenges of sponsoring refugees who experience mental health issues and helpful tips for supporting such refugees.

Why Sponsor Refugees?

This video is recommended for viewing with groups that are new to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. It features reflections by seasoned Canadian sponsors.

Programme fédéral de santé intérimaire (PFSI)

Refugee Sponsorship and Expectations: Sponsor and Refugee Perspectives

Sponsors’ and former refugees’ voices are featured in this video about the initial experience, discoveries, challenges and opportunities that are part of the refugee sponsorship experience.

Settlement Experiences of Iraqi Refugees

Four families who came to Canada as privately sponsored refugees share their experiences, discoveries and hopes for their future in Canada.

Allocation canadienne pour enfants

Settlement of Refugees with the Support of Brottier House

This video documents one of the settlement practices in the Canadian sponsorship community and shares insights about refugee sponsorship through conversations with the Director of Brottier House and a former resident.