Community Sponsors

Name: Regional webinar, Greater Toronto Area ON.: ‘‘GTA Lunch & Learn for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors: Fulfilling IRCC’s post arrival responsibilities for PSR sponsors’ (Part 1 of 2)’
Start: 2026-03-23T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-23T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

February 2026
Regional webinar, Greater Toronto Area: ‘Fulfilling IRCC’s Post-Arrival Responsibilities for the PSR Program’ (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)

14 February @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Virtual

This session will provide an overview of sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program as required by IRCC. Participants will gain a clear understanding of both financial and settlement obligations and learn how to ensure compliance while effectively supporting newcomers. Learn about: Financial responsibilities and RAP rates How to Calculate the […]
National webinar: ‘Walkthrough of the PR Portal for invited parties’ (For SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors)

23 February @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

Please note, this webinar is strictly for Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors. Please join us for a demonstration how to submit Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsorship applications on IRCC's Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) for sponsors and/or refugee applicants who are invited to a sponsorship application. Attendees will learn […]
National webinar: ‘Preparing for the PSR Interview’ (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)

25 February @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual

Preparing a refugee for their visa interview can set them up for success and lead to a positive decision. Attend this training session, designed to empower you, and the refugee(s) you are sponsoring. You’ll get the knowledge and tools to effectively guide & support the sponsored refugees. This session is particularly helpful if the refugee […]
National webinar: ‘BVOR Pre-Arrival Orientation: Ready to Welcome Refugees’ (For BVOR program sponsors)

26 February @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Get ready for the arrival of the refugees you sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about: – calculating a budget – understanding and accessing RAP support – planning for the first few days and weeks after arrival – connecting to settlement support and other local resources – communication before and after arrival
Regional webinar, British Columbia: ‘SPO Networking Forum – Free Settlement Services Info Session for BC Sponsors’

26 February @ 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Virtual

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. This can be a daunting task, but sponsors don't […]
March 2026
Regional webinar, Winnipeg MB: ‘Guest speaker panel: Free settlement services available to refugee newcomers in Winnipeg’

9 March @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Virtual

This webinar is intended for: All types of refugee sponsorship groups participating in any refugee sponsorship program (PSR, BVOR, JAS). Sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR & JAS programs) Join us for an interactive session featuring panelists from local Settlement Service Provider Organizations (SPOs). Representatives will share up-to-date information on the services currently available to […]
National webinar: ‘‘Info session: Understanding Canada’s tax system & benefits – with guests from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’

9 March @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Virtual

This webinar is intended for: All refugee sponsorship groups participating in any refugee sponsorship program (PSR, BVOR, JAS). Sponsored refugee newcomers Join this informative session with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on understanding taxes and benefits. Our guest presenter, Ms. Yin Yin Wu, from the CRA will provide sponsors with the knowledge they need to support newcomers […]
Regional webinar, Greater Toronto Area ON.: ‘‘GTA Lunch & Learn for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors: Fulfilling IRCC’s post arrival responsibilities for PSR sponsors’ (Part 1 of 2)’

16 March @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

This webinar is intended for: Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR program This first webinar in a two-part training series will provide an overview of the sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program as required by IRCC. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their financial […]
Regional webinar, Greater Toronto Area ON.: ‘‘GTA Lunch & Learn for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors: Fulfilling IRCC’s post arrival responsibilities for refugee sponsors’ (Part 2 of 2)’

17 March @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

This webinar is for: Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR and BVOR programs This is the second webinar in a two-part training series on providing post-arrival support. This session will equip sponsors with helpful tools and best practices to ensure the successful settlement and integration of the newcomers they sponsored. […]
National webinar: ‘Preparing for the Interview’ (PSR program only)

17 March @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

This webinar is for: All types of refuge sponsorship groups (SAHs & their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) Lawyers Refugee applicants abroad (PSR program) For many refugees, the IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) interview is one of the most stressful steps in the application process - and your sponsorship […]
National webinar: ‘RSTP Quick Learn Series: Self destination and secondary migration’

18 March @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual

This webinar is for all sponsors participating in the PSR refugee sponsorship program. The Quick Learn Series are a set of short, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. The upcoming topic is part of a 3-topic series launched in January 2026. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge […]
Regional webinar, Greater Toronto Area ON.: ‘‘GTA Lunch & Learn for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors: Fulfilling IRCC’s post arrival responsibilities for PSR sponsors’ (Part 1 of 2)’

23 March @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

This webinar is intended for: Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR program This first webinar in a two-part training series will provide an overview of the sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program as required by IRCC. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their financial […]

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