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  • Extension of Temporary Pause on Group of Five and Community Sponsor Applications

    IRCC has extended the temporary pause on applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program until December 31, 2026.

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  • Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Rates Increasing on January 26, 2026

    The RAP Rates will be increasing on January 26, 2026

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  • Truth & Reconciliation for Newcomers

    Private Sponsors - engage refugee newcomers in the process of Truth & Reconciliation with these tools and resources.

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  • Welcoming and orienting Privately Sponsored newcomers.

    The new 'Private Sponsors' Booklet on the Arrival & Orientation of Newcomers' is designed to help sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program support newcomers when they first arrive to Canada. Find links to many key resources, information and free support.

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  • In Solidarity with Refugees

    Strengthen your solidarity with refugees through these suggested practices and actions.

    Build Solidarity

Are you interested in sponsoring refugees?

The RSTP provides training and support to Canadian refugee sponsorship groups. Refer to our resources and attend training sessions.

Learn more about Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH)

Learn more about Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH)
Learn more about Community Sponsors

Learn more about Community Sponsors
Learn more about Groups of Five

Learn more about Groups of Five
Learn more about Sponsored Refugees

Learn more about Sponsored Refugees

Upcoming training sessions

Feb

9

National webinar: ‘What Newcomers Must Know about Canada’s Retirement System’ (Intended for SAHs – session is open to newcomers)

Feb

10

National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#1. What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?” (For PSR sponsors)

Feb

10

National webinar, French language: ‘Comprendre les nouveaux taux du Programme d’aide à la réinstallation (PAR) : changements clés et éléments à retenir’ (For SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors)

Featured resources

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Application forms

Refugee Sponsorship Application Forms

For Sponsorship Agreement Holders

For Groups of Five

For Community Sponsors

Forms for Refugee Applicants

One-year Window Application