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SUMMARY:Formation en ligne. 'Cours: Introduction au parrainage privé des réfugiés (IET101FR)’ (28 janvier - 29 mars 2026)
DESCRIPTION:À propos du cours: \nCe cours d’introduction en ligne aide les participants à comprendre le contexte mondial dans lequel s’inscrit le Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés du Canada. Il présente les connaissances et les outils essentiels aux parrainage de réfugiés. Il aborde de façon détaillée les renseignements suivants : qui peut-être parrainé\, qui peut parrainer\, comment remplir les formulaires de demande et calculer les coûts du parrainage et quelles sont les obligations du groupe de parrainage après l’arrivée des personnes parrainées. En offrant gratuitement cette formation en ligne\, le PFPR vise à renforcer les connaissances et les capacités des groupes de parrainage actuels et futurs ainsi que des fournisseurs de services au Canada. \nComment s’inscrire:\n1. Vous devrez d’abord créer un compte utilisateur sur notre site de la formation en ligne – ICI\, si vous n’en avez pas encore un. Votre nouveau compte sera confirmé dans le prochain jour ouvrable (du lundi au vendredi\, de 9 h à 17 h [Est]). Vous pourrez ensuite vous inscrire aux cours décrits ci-dessous. \n2. Vous pourrez ensuite vous inscrire aux cours +  à la séance d’orientation du cours ici (28 janvier)- S’inscrire . \nVotre inscription sera confirmé dans le prochain jour ouvrable (du lundi au vendredi\, de 9 h à 17 h [Est]) \nCette séance d’orientation vous expliquera le format du cours\, les quiz et l’examen final\, ainsi que les dates limites\, le système de notation et l’utilisation de la plateforme de formation en ligne. Cette séance sera enregistrée et mise à votre disposition. \n  \n\nÀ propos de la formation en ligne: \nLes cours de formation en ligne du PFPR proposent des occasions d’étudier en profondeur le Programme de parrainage privé des réfugiés (PPPR). Ces cours de formation en ligne présentent non seulement des connaissances essentielles\, mais aussi des exemples concrets\, des pratiques exemplaires et des ressources actualisées\, afin d’équiper au mieux les groupes envisageant de parrainer des réfugiés ou participant actuellement à un parrainage.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/formation-en-ligne-cours-introduction-au-parrainage-prive-des-refugies-iet101fr-26-janvier-27-mars-2026-2/
LOCATION:En virtuel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
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SUMMARY:National webinar: '‘Lunch & Learn Conversation: Making the Most of Your Available Spaces & Pre-Screening the Principal Applicant’ (Training for SAHs)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation on how one community‑based SAH effectively conducted pre‑screening of Principal Applicants (PAs) before selecting sponsorship cases. \nLearn practical strategies they used to ensure that available spaces were used wisely and that selected cases were well‑aligned with their capacity and sponsorship goals. \nNavigating the sponsorship process requires not just compassion\, but also strategic planning to ensure your group’s success. We understand that one of the biggest challenges for SAHs is selecting the right cases to ensure that your available spaces are used effectively and sustainably. \nTo support you in this critical area\, we are pleased to invite you to our lunch and learn conversation with Dawit Demoz of the Eritrean Canadian Community Centre of Metropolitan Toronto. \n  \nThis webinar is for: \n Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-lunch-learn-conversation-making-the-most-of-your-available-spaces-pre-screening-the-principal-applicant-training-for-sahs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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SUMMARY:National webinar: 'BVOR Pre-Arrival Orientation: Ready to Welcome Refugees' (For BVOR program sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the arrival of the refugees you sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about: \n– calculating a budget\n– understanding and accessing RAP support\n– planning for the first few days and weeks after arrival\n– connecting to settlement support and other local resources\n– communication before and after arrival
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-online-bvor-pre-arrival-orientation-ready-to-welcome-refugees-for-bvor-program-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#5. Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship'
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nRegister Here \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm Eastern Time and is one hour long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire application and sponsorship process from start to finish. The webinars in this series can be taken as a whole set or individually as a refresher for a specific topic for previous or existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-of-the-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, British Columbia: 'SPO Networking Forum - Free Settlement Services Info Session for BC Sponsors'
DESCRIPTION:As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors\, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for making sure the basic settlement needs of the newcomers they are met during their first twelve months here. \nThis can be a daunting task\, but sponsors don’t have to do it alone! Connect with a Settlement Provider Organizations (SPOs) and receive support from trained professionals. \nSettlement workers complement and enhance the settlement support given by private sponsorship groups. By working together\, private sponsors and SPO staff can improve the settlement and integration journeys of sponsored refugees. \nWith guest Speakers from settlement provider organizations MOSAIC\, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.\, ISS of BC\, and Impact North Shore \n  \nYou’ll learn about: \n Free post-arrival settlement and integration programs \n Service eligibility requirements & registration \n Meet local settlement organizations that provide these services in Metro Vancouver\, BC \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-british-columbia-spo-networking-forum-free-settlement-services-info-session-for-bc-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Vancouver
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