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UID:24148-1769004000-1769009400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Scam awareness and prevention' (for sponsors & newcomers)
DESCRIPTION:Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated\, especially with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) – fraudulent information and scams are becoming harder to detect. Anyone can become a target\, newcomers like sponsored refugees who are still adjusting to life in Canada may be more vulnerable as they may not yet be familiar with these kinds of threats. \nDuring this webinar you’ll learn about: \n• Common scams targeting vulnerable groups \n• Basics of A.I: risks\, benefits\, and responsible use \n• Practical prevention strategies \n• Resources for victims \n• Simulation games and Interactive Activities \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/24148/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scam-awareness.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Gizol Timoor Shah":MAILTO:gshah@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T070532
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UID:24154-1769544000-1769547600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: 'Quick Learn Series - IRCC's post-arrival monitoring and assurance activities' (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:The Quick Learn Series are a set of short\, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge and overall readiness to meet their roles and responsibilities under the PSR Program\, while also serving as a refresher for experienced sponsors to reinforce best practices and remain up to date with IRCC’s program requirements. \nPlease note: \nParticipants who attend a minimum of three sessions from these series (including sessions offered in 2025) and successfully complete the final quiz for each session will receive a Certificate of Participation\, formally recognizing their engagement. \nThe upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January 2026. \nTOPIC 1: ‘IRCC Post-Arrival Monitoring and Assurance Activities’ \n\nJan 27\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nJan 31\, 2026 • 11:00 AM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 2: ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program’ \n\nFeb 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nFeb 21\, 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 3: ‘Self-Destination & Secondary Migration’ \n\nMar 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nMar 21 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-quick-learn-series-irccs-post-arrival-monitoring-and-assurance-activities-for-psr-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
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UID:24162-1769630400-1769635800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, Edmonton AB: 'The Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors in the PSR Program - Part 1 of 2' (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. Participants will gain a clear understanding of both financial and settlement obligations and learn how to ensure compliance while effectively supporting newcomers. \nYou’ll learn about: \n• Financial responsibilities of sponsors \n• RAP rates and how they are applied \n• Using the Minimum Financial Calculator tool \n• Settlement responsibilities before and after arrival \n• Available RSTP resources \n*Please note\, this webinar is intended for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the PSR program. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-edmonton-ab-the-post-arrival-responsibilities-of-sponsors-in-the-psr-program-part-1-of-2-for-groups-of-5-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-12.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
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CREATED:20260113T173057Z
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UID:24159-1769864400-1769868000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: ‘Quick Learn Series – IRCC’s post-arrival monitoring and assurance activities’ (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:The Quick Learn Series are a set of short\, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge and overall readiness to meet their roles and responsibilities under the PSR Program\, while also serving as a refresher for experienced sponsors to reinforce best practices and remain up to date with IRCC’s program requirements. \nPlease note: \nParticipants who attend a minimum of three sessions from these series (including sessions offered in 2025) and successfully complete the final quiz for each session will receive a Certificate of Participation\, formally recognizing their engagement. \nThe upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January 2026. \n  \nTOPIC 1: ‘IRCC Post-Arrival Monitoring and Assurance Activities’ \n\nJan 27\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nJan 31\, 2026 • 11:00 AM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 2: ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program’ \n\nFeb 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nFeb 21\, 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 3: ‘Self-Destination & Secondary Migration’ \n\nMar 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nMar 21 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/24159/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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