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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
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UID:24445-1772114400-1772120700@www.rstp.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250917T192326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T183454Z
UID:23558-1759244400-1759251600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar for PSR Sponsors: Learning About the Permanent Resident Portal (Online Canada-wide or in-person in Saskatoon)
DESCRIPTION:Are you getting ready to become a refugee sponsor in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program but have not yet used the Permanent Resident Portal? \nAre you struggling to make your sponsorship application work or simply interested in learning about the Permanent Residence Portal because you may want to do a sponsorship in the future? Then this training is for you! \nDate: September 30th\, 2025 \nTime: 1 – 2:30 pm (CST) \nLocation (virtual and in-person): On Zoom and (in-person): 106-129 3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon SK \nWebinar for anyone interested in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/webinar-for-psr-sponsors-learning-about-the-permanent-resident-portal-online-canada-wide-or-in-person-in-saskatoon/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250818T181451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T181451Z
UID:23454-1756220400-1756225800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Family Reunification under the One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) Provision.
DESCRIPTION:(For private sponsors and newly arrived or soon-to arrive sponsored refugee newcomers)\nWere some of the members of the family you sponsored unable to travel to Canada with the Principal Applicant?  If so\, you may be eligible to reunite the family members in Canada by filling out a One Year Window application. \nThe OYW is a special provision that allows refugee newcomers in specific situations to bring the remainder of the family to  Canada. \nJoin us to learn about: \n-the eligibility requirements \n-where to find the application forms \n-and how to fill out the application. \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note this workshop/webinar starts at 1 pm CST/3 pm EST and is 1 1/2 hours long. \nFor in-person attendance in Saskatoon\, please come to 106 -129 – 3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon SK (no registration required). \n  \nHave questions? Contact our webinar/workshop facilitator Helen at hsmithmcintyre@rstp.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/an-introduction-to-family-reunification-under-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-oyw-provision/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-7.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250720T090347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T090505Z
UID:23393-1753189200-1753196400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving - Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. \nLearn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for success. \nJoin this session to learn about: \n\nWelcoming newcomers and providing orientation\nWays to manage communication between sponsors and the newcomers and within the sponsor group\nConnecting with and accessing free support from settlement service providers\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm CST. Location (virtual): on Zoom or in-person at 106 -129 3rd Avenue South\, Saskatoon\, SK (No registration required for in-person participants) \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-program-training-the-refugees-i-sponsored-are-arriving-now-what-hybrid-session-in-saskatoon-all-of-canada-online/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,City,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-refugees-are-arriving-now-what-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250612T171152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171152Z
UID:23232-1750611600-1750618800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session. Please note this is a duplicate session\, identical to the session being held on June 18th in Saskatoon and online. \nRegister Here \nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs-2/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250612T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170443Z
UID:23230-1750266000-1750273200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG's & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session\, we will hold it again at the same time on June 22nd. Please see our events calendar to register for the June 22nd event. \nRegister Here\nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250425T172504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T172616Z
UID:22910-1745773200-1745776800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:How to Submit your PSR Application Online / Walkthrough of the Permanent Residence (PR) Portal. (Hybrid. Online & In-Person in Saskatoon)
DESCRIPTION:All Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) applications must now be submitted using IRCC’s web portal\, called the Permanent Residence Portal. This includes the sponsorships submitted through the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate the Sponsorship of Sudanese Refugees by Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. Join this virtual training session to learn how to navigate the portal and how to submit your PSR application(s) online. \n  \nTo attend online from anywhere in Canada\, please register here: \nVirtual Attendee\nLocation for in-person attendees in Saskatoon: The Newcomer Information Centre at 106 – 129 Third Avenue North\, Saskatoon \n  \nPlease note: this workshop/webinar starts at 5 PM (EDT) / 3 PM (CST)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/how-to-submit-your-psr-application-online-walkthrough-of-the-permanent-residence-pr-portal-hybrid-online-in-person-in-saskatoon/
LOCATION:Newcomer Information Centre Saskatoon\, 106-129-3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Digital-Intake-Portal-Information-Sessions-French-e1714579988572.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250306T164717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T170018Z
UID:22528-1741874400-1741881600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Health Care and Maternity/Parenthood Support Services in British Columbia
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 helping the newcomers they sponsored with accessing settlement support and relevant health care services. \nDuring this virtual info session\, sponsors in BC will learn about:\n> Their Post-Arrival Responsibilities\n> The Interim Federal Health Program\n> The Medical Services Plan (BC)\n> The Health Connect Registry\n> The various organizations that can provide support with health care (medical/dental) and parenthood (focus on Lower Mainland BC). \nAs an added benefit\, we’ve also invited representatives from the following organizations (based in the Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland BC area) who will share more details about their services and how they are beneficial to sponsors and PSR newcomers:\n> Mosaic Community Clinic (MCC)\n> Mothers Matter Canada (HIPPY Program) \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to our British Columbia RSTP Trainer\, Gizol via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this session is being held online and starts at 11 am Pacific Time/ 1 pm Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/british-columbia-spo-connections-health-care-and-maternity-parenthood-support-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20250122T173609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T172337Z
UID:22267-1740211200-1740218400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(In-Person in Vancouver) Post-Arrival Budget Calculations for Private Sponsors (PSR Program)
DESCRIPTION:*Please note – this training session was rescheduled from February 8th to February 22nd\, due to inclement weather.\nThis workshop is being held rain-or-shine (or snow!) IN PERSON\, at the Mosaic Head Offices in Vancouver. Address: MOSAIC Head Office: 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC V5R 0E3\n\nFrom the moment the sponsors submit their PSR application to when the refugees complete their interview and medical examinations\, many things can change in the refugee applicants’ situation(s)\, which in turn can affect your sponsorship budget calculations. \nThis in-person session will provide an in-depth look at the financial responsibilities that sponsors have once the refugees they’ve sponsored arrive in Canada. \nThe workshop will include: \n*an overview of the current Resettlement Assistance Program Rates \n*Post Arrival Financial Expectations and Responsibilities \n*an overview of Rap Rates \n*Proof of Support documentation \n*and an introduction to RSTP’s Minimum Financial Calculator resource. \nREGISTER HERE to attend. (Note: this workshop starts at 11 AM Pacific Time) \nHow to get there by transit: the venue is 10 minute walk from Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station \nParking: limited free street-parking\, meter parking is available across the street from the venue\, and paid parking at the Boundary Plaza. \n  \n  \nFor any inquiries\, please reach out to our British Columbia trainer\, Gizol\, via email at gshah@rstp.ca.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/in-person-in-vancouver-post-arrival-budget-calculations-for-private-sponsors-psr-program/
LOCATION:MOSAIC\, 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 2P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-calculations-psr-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20241017T170722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T173801Z
UID:21836-1730907000-1730912400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting with Settlement Agencies in Ottawa (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is suitable for anyone involved in refugee sponsorship in Ottawa\, including Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs)\, Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsors and BVOR sponsors in the region. \n What you’ll learn: \nFind out which settlement agencies are available to help you in the Ottawa area\, and the services these agencies currently provide. Learn about the best ways to access these services and who to contact. \n  \nJoin us online from the comfort of your home to find out\, please CLICK HERE to register. This webinar starts at 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/connecting-with-settlement-agencies-in-ottawa-online-webinar-for-psr-and-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Ottawa,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Navigating-Support_-Connecting-with-Settlement-Agencies.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20240910T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T174503Z
UID:21656-1727290800-1727294400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to the BVOR Refugee Sponsorship Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar\, where you will discover how you can become a catalyst for positive change through refugee sponsorship through Canada’s special program that matches would-be sponsors with refugees in need of resettlement. \nThe Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program is a partnership between the Canadian government and regular community members in Canada (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents). \nBVOR Sponsors provide financial support (with some assistance from the government)\, emotional\, social and other key settlement supports that help refugees get a good footing in Canada and to break the isolation of being resettled to a new country alone. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nPlease note\, the refugees participating in the BVOR program cannot be named by sponsors\, if you know a person/refugee that you would like to sponsor\, please take a look at the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program page.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/introduction-to-the-bvor-refugee-sponsorship-program-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Intro-to-BVOR-sponsorship-navigating-compassion.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135414
CREATED:20240528T142706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T032926Z
UID:21133-1717524000-1717531200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Attn Ottawa) Must-know Basics of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (in-person workshop)
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to sponsor a refugee who is known to you\, through Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we invite you to join us in person for an introductory crash-course that will give you the tools you need to get started on your sponsorship journey. \n  \nWe will cover the following topics: \n\nThe private sponsorship of refugees program\nThe sponsorship requirements / WHO can become a sponsor\nThe refugee requirements / WHO can be sponsored under this program\n\nPlease note\, the time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Registration is required.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/attn-ottawa-must-know-basics-of-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-program-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Ottawa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WEBINAR-mustknowbasics-of-Psr-_square-graphic.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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