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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
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UID:10000890-1790182800-1790188200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Addressing Secondary Migration - what refugee sponsors need to know'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All refuge sponsorship groups (SAHs & their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors\, Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors) participating in the PSR and/or BVOR (or JAS) programs.\n Lawyers\n Refugee applicants abroad (PSR program)\n  \nWhen a sponsored refugee moves away from your community (the intended community of settlement where the sponsors live)\, it can raise a lot of questions about your sponsorship obligations. This session will help you\, the sponsors\, understand what secondary migration means for your group\, what responsibilities remain\, and how to respond effectively when it happens. Whether you’ve experienced it or want to be prepared\, this is a conversation worth having. If you are a sponsored refugee newcomer\, this session will help you understand how a move to a different location will impact your sponsorship. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-addressing-secondary-migration-what-refugee-sponsors-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Secondary-Migration-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260914T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T150444Z
UID:10000887-1790082000-1790085600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Ask us anything about the BVOR refugee sponsorship program'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n Anyone in Canada\, interested in becoming a refugee sponsor through the BVOR program (a program that matches would-be sponsors with refugees overseas who will be resettled to Canada)\n Existing BVOR sponsors who are actively sponsoring someone right now\, whether new to the program or experienced (including Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors and Workplace Sponsorship participants)\n  \nCurious about BVOR sponsorship but not sure where to start? Join us live on Zoom with your questions about how sponsorship works\, what to expect\, or how to get started—we’ll do our best to answer them! Whether you’re exploring BVOR for the first time or are an experienced sponsor\, everyone is welcome\, and all questions are encouraged. This live Q&A is also an opportunity for matched sponsors who are waiting to welcome\, or have already welcomed\, a refugee newcomer or family to Canada to ask questions about their settlement responsibilities. Case-specific questions are welcome! You’re welcome to stay for the whole session or drop-in to ask your question. If we run out of time\, we will follow-up any unanswered questions with an email. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n*Before you register – please note\, refugees for the BVOR program are referred to Canada by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Refugees cannot apply to participate in this program.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-ask-us-anything-about-the-bvor-refugee-sponsorship-program-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources-14-e1789392987718.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260914T133822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T134117Z
UID:10000889-1789655400-1789660800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: "Calculating financial support in different cases" (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for: \n\nAll refugee sponsors participating in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.\n\n  \nOne month\, the sponsored newcomer family is settling in; the next\, the father lands a full-time job\, a newborn arrives\, a loved one passes away\, or you discover the family brought assets with them. What changes in the level of the financial support required from you (the sponsor)? What stays the same? This 2-part webinar series will focus on reassessing and recalculating the post-arrival financial support. \nWhat changes are covered during this session? \n\nMarital or household separations\nDependent moving out\nDeath\nHospitalization\n\n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-calculating-financial-support-in-different-cases-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EMPOWERING-SPONSORS_-FINANCIAL-CALCULATIONS-WORKSHOP-e1789393271282.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260914T132905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T133557Z
UID:10000888-1789569000-1789574400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: "Calculating financial support in different cases" (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for: \n\nAll refugee sponsors participating in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.\n\n  \nOne month\, the sponsored newcomer family is settling in; the next\, the father lands a full-time job\, a newborn arrives\, a loved one passes away\, or you discover the family brought assets with them. What changes in the level of the financial support required from you (the sponsor)? What stays the same? This 2-part webinar series will focus on reassessing and recalculating the post-arrival financial support. \nWhat’s covered during the session? \n\nEmployment or change of employment\nDeclared personal assets/ Gifts\n\n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-calculating-financial-support-in-different-cases-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EMPOWERING-SPONSORS_-FINANCIAL-CALCULATIONS-WORKSHOP-e1789393271282.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T163000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260812T190356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T190414Z
UID:10000879-1788015600-1788021000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Supporting refugee mental-health and wellbeing'
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-hour interactive webinar will explore the unique experiences that many refugees have faced and the ways these experiences may affect their mental health and well-being. \nParticipants will learn how to recognize when someone may benefit from professional mental health support and will gain practical strategies for promoting overall well-being. \nWith guest speaker Stephanie Frederiksen\, registered social worker. \n*All forms of sponsorship groups are welcome to join this training session. \n  \nRegister here\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-supporting-refugee-mental-health-and-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources-28-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260812T184922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182139Z
UID:10000877-1787752800-1787756400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, PSR Monthly Series: #5 Preparing for Arrival & Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Hooray! Aliya’s brother and his family are due to arrive! Follow along with Aliya and the Group of Five as they make sure they have everything ready to welcome and to provide orientation to Samuel\, Estelle and their 2 children. \nThis interactive webinar will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities; review ethical considerations that are important to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees; the power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate the imbalance; and the importance of managing expectations. \nThis session is available virtually only\, please REGISTER HERE to attend. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time. \n  \n\nPlease note – this training session starts at 2 pm Eastern Time. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-training-psr-monthly-series-5-preparing-for-arrival-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260813T161631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T161631Z
UID:10000883-1787662800-1787670000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Addressing Secondary Migration: what sponsors need to know'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides an overview of secondary migration among Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs) and refugees sponsored under the Blended Visa Office-Referred Program (BVOR)\, focusing on the implications for sponsors and newcomers. Participants will learn what their sponsorship responsibilities are when refugees move to a different community than them. Participants will also leave with an understanding of their reporting and communication responsibilities and procedures\, and explore best practices for supporting the newcomer’s successful resettlement after relocation. \nWhat exactly is secondary migration?\nWhen sponsored refugee newcomers decide to move away from their intended community settlement (where the sponsors live) during the sponsorship year\, this is called ‘secondary migration’. In this scenario\, sponsors have specific responsibilities and we have recommendations on how to address secondary migration even before it happens. Join our webinar to learn more and be prepared for any possible outcome during your sponsorship. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-addressing-secondary-migration-what-sponsors-need-to-know-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Secondary-Migration.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260812T184646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T184646Z
UID:10000876-1787234400-1787241600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way’
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 review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4-e1781108687183.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260813T160240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T152000Z
UID:10000881-1787162400-1787166000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'The first three weeks after arrival - the Canada Child Benefit and GST/HST Tax Credit'
DESCRIPTION:*Please note\, this webinar is open to all private refugee sponsors (PSR and BVOR programs) and newly arrived sponsored refugees.  \nThe government provides many social and financial benefits through the tax system. To receive these benefits\, people in Canada must report their income and file taxes each year. Private Sponsors can help PSR and BVOR newcomers understand how the Canadian tax system works and why filing taxes are important. Sponsors can also help the newcomers complete and submit their tax forms. \nPlease join this information session to learn how you can support sponsored refugee newcomers with their taxes and navigate which benefits they may be eligible for. Please note that the session is facilitated by RSTP\, and it will not offer any in-depth information on taxes or tax advice. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-first-three-weeks-after-arrival-the-canada-child-benefit-and-gst-hst-tax-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/gst-picture-e1786636932576.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260812T185827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T185940Z
UID:10000878-1787144400-1787148000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Ready to welcome: preparing for a successful start to a BVOR sponsorship'
DESCRIPTION:BVOR sponsors\, get ready to welcome the refugees you’ve sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about: \n\n your key responsibilities\ncalculating a budget\nunderstanding and accessing RAP support\nplanning for the first few days and weeks after arrival\nconnecting to free settlement support and other local resources\ncommunication before and after arrival\n\nPotential sponsors who would like more detailed information on practical aspects of a Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) sponsorship\, are welcome to join us as well. \nPlease note that you cannot refer refugees into the BVOR program. The BVOR program is only for refugees that have been referred for resettlement to Canada by UNHCR.\n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-ready-to-welcome-preparing-for-a-successful-start-to-a-bvor-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ready-to-welcome.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Dymond":MAILTO:bvor@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260812T184352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T184451Z
UID:10000875-1787061600-1787068800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees application online on the PR Portal’
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 learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-3-submitting-your-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3-e1781108358621.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T163000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260812T190557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T190557Z
UID:10000880-1786546800-1786552200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Supporting refugee mental-health and wellbeing'
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-hour interactive webinar will explore the unique experiences that many refugees have faced and the ways these experiences may affect their mental health and well-being. \nParticipants will learn how to recognize when someone may benefit from professional mental health support and will gain practical strategies for promoting overall well-being. \nWith guest speaker Stephanie Frederiksen\, registered social worker. \n*All forms of sponsorship groups are welcome to join this training session. \n  \nRegister here\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-supporting-refugee-mental-health-and-wellbeing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources-28-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260706T185741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T201444Z
UID:10000859-1785344400-1785348000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National training\, PSR Monthly Series: #5 Preparing for Arrival & Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Hooray! Aliya’s brother and his family are due to arrive! Follow along with Aliya and the Group of Five as they make sure they have everything ready to welcome and to provide orientation to Samuel\, Estelle and their 2 children. \nThis interactive webinar will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities; review ethical considerations that are important to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees; the power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate the imbalance; and the importance of managing expectations. \nThis session is available virtually only\, please REGISTER HERE to attend. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time. \n  \nRegister here\nPlease note – this training session starts at 5 pm Eastern Time. Registration is recommended.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-training-psr-monthly-series-5-preparing-for-arrival-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260702T171816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T183346Z
UID:10000852-1785261600-1785267000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National training: 'Walkthrough of the Permanent Residence Portal for Invited Parties'
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a demonstration on how to submit a ‘Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR)’ sponsorship applications on IRCC’s Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal). This webinar is for sponsors and/or refugee applicants who are invited to a sponsorship application. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow invited sponsors and/or principal applicants can create an online account on the PR Portal\nHow to access the application they have been invited to\nHow to complete the parts specific to them\,\nand how to upload required information to the PR Portal.\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-training-walkthrough-of-the-permanent-residence-portal-for-invited-parties/
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PRportal-WebsiteSlider_Thumbnail-1.png
LOCATION:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1241773495081430614 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260706T191753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T191753Z
UID:10000860-1785171600-1785178800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National training\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way’
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 review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n\nReview of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs\nthe important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees\nlearn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance\nlearn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s).\n\n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-training-monthly-psr-series-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4-e1781108687183.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260706T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T195117Z
UID:10000861-1783962000-1783969200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#2. How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program’
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 get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-successful-application-package-for-the-psr-program-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2-e1781108012574.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260702T155133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T160542Z
UID:10000850-1783447200-1783452600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National training: ‘The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) provision: eligibility criteria and the application process’
DESCRIPTION:Have you recently welcomed a refugee with dependent family members who are still abroad? Would you like to reunite them with their family members\, here in Canada? Join this webinar to learn about the One-Year-Window (OYW) provision\, a program designed to reunite recently arrived refugees with their family. \nDuring this session you will learn about: \n\nThe OYW program and how it works\nThe main eligibility criteria\nThe application forms and requirements\n\nYou will also get hands-on guidance on how to submit your OYW application using the online Permanent Residence (PR) Portal. The session will end with a chance to ask questions and get answers (Q & A). \nThis webinar is for: \n\n All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors\, Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors)\nSponsors in the PSR\, BVOR and/or JAS programs\nSponsored refugee newcomers (who have been in Canada for less than one year)\n\nRegister\n  \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-oyw-provision-eligibility-criteria-and-the-application-process-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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LOCATION:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-oyw-provision-eligibility-criteria-and-the-application-process-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260610T162915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T164114Z
UID:10000849-1781712000-1781719200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, monthly PSR series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way’
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 review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260610T162112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T162112Z
UID:10000848-1781625600-1781632800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees application online on the PR Portal’
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 learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-3-submitting-your-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260610T161253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T161348Z
UID:10000846-1781193600-1781200800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#2. How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program’
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 get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-successful-application-package-for-the-psr-program-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260610T160840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T160840Z
UID:10000845-1781096400-1781100000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'The first three weeks after arrival: Info session on applying for the Canada Child Benefit and GST/HST Credit
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian government provides many social and financial benefits through its tax system. To receive these benefits\, people in Canada must report their income and file taxes each year. Refugee sponsors can help PSR and BVOR refugee newcomers benefit\, by explaining how the tax system works\, why taxes are important\, and by helping them complete and submit tax forms. \nJoin this information session to learn how you can support sponsored refugee newcomers in understanding Canada’s tax system and learn how to apply for the benefits that the newcomers may qualify for. Please note that the session is facilitated by RSTP\, and it will not offer any in-depth information on taxes or tax advice. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-first-three-weeks-after-arrival-info-session-on-applying-for-the-canada-child-benefit-and-gst-hst-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T153000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260511T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173452Z
UID:10000841-1779976800-1779982200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Strategies for a successful application; preparing for the PSR interview' (Series part 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types sponsoring under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, including SAHs and their Co-Sponsors and Constituent Groups\, as well as Groups of Five and Community Sponsors.\n Anyone interested in this topic.\n  \nThis workshop is designed to empower you (the sponsors)\, with the knowledge and tools to effectively support the sponsored refugees in preparing for their interview. Whether you are still completing the PSR application or are already waiting for an interview date\, we encourage sponsors at any stage of the application process to join us. \nDuring this interactive webinar\, we will provide you with strategies to: \n• Demystify the interview process: understand the interview’s purpose and the Visa Officer’s key goals.\n• Build refugee confidence: Learn how to coach refugees to navigate their interview with clarity and assurance.\n• Promote effective communication: Emphasize the importance of truthful\, complete answers and how to empower refugees to speak up when clarification is needed. \n\n  \n\nQuestions? Contact our webinar facilitators at: \nMay Amouri – mamouri@rstp.ca\, \, Lubna Bajjali – lbajjali@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-strategies-for-a-successful-application-preparing-for-the-psr-interview-series-part-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T153000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260421T183652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183652Z
UID:10000829-1779890400-1779895800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Understanding the Social Insurance (SIN) number application process (guest speaker from Service Canada)'
DESCRIPTION:This virtual info session for all private sponsorship groups will focus on applying for the refugee newcomer’s Social Insurance Number and the related process(es). As part of their sponsorship responsibilities\, PSR and BVOR sponsors are expected to assist the refugee newcomers they sponsored with obtaining SIN documentation. \nWe have invited a guest speaker from Service Canada to present about the topic. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questionsat the end of the presentation. \n  \nYou will learn about: \n What a Social Insurance Number is \n  How and where to apply \n  The ‘My Service Canada’ account \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, reach out to the BC RSTP Trainer\, Gizol\, via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-national-rstp-webinar-understanding-the-social-insurance-sin-number-application-process-w-a-guest-speaker-from-service-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260430T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T173832Z
UID:10000832-1779818400-1779822000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Addressing Secondary Migration: what sponsors need to know’
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors\, Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors)\n  PSR and BVOR program sponsors\n  \nThis webinar provides an overview of secondary migration among Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs)\, focusing on the implications for sponsors and newcomers. Participants will learn how to manage sponsorship responsibilities when refugees move to a different community\, understand reporting and communication procedures\, and explore best practices for supporting successful resettlement after relocation. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-addressing-secondary-migration-what-sponsors-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T153000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260511T170632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T170632Z
UID:10000839-1779717600-1779723000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar (Ontario): 'Strategies for a successful application; understanding durable solutions' (Series part 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types sponsoring under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, including SAHs and their Co-Sponsors and Constituent Groups\, as well as Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Ontario.\n Anyone interested in this topic.\n\nDuring this online training session with regional RSTP trainers from Ontario\, we will take a deep dive into one of the most critical and often challenging eligibility requirements for refugee sponsorship: demonstrating that the applicant has “no durable solution” in their country of asylum. \nYou will learn about:\n• The legal foundation of durable solutions\,\n• What the three durable solutions are\,\n• The law versus reality\, \n  \nYou will walk away from this training session with a better understanding of ‘Durable Solutions’ and you’ll have a practical toolkit to help you navigate them. \n\nQuestions? Contact our webinar facilitators May Amouri or Lubna Bajjali at: \nMay Amouri – mamouri@rstp.ca\, \, Lubna Bajjali – lbajjali@rstp.ca \nPlease note: while this webinar is intended for sponsors in Ontario to get to know their regional trainers\, all sponsorship groups from across Canada are welcome to attend if the time of this session is most convenient. For participants outside of Ontario\, we ask that you reach out to the RSTP trainer in your region if you have any follow-up questions. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-strategies-for-a-successful-application-understanding-durable-solutions-series-part-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260511T171928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T171928Z
UID:10000840-1779192000-1779197400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar (Ontario): 'Strategies for a successful application; understanding the Schedule 2 form' (Series part 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types sponsoring under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, including SAHs and their Co-Sponsors and Constituent Groups\, as well as Groups of Five and Community Sponsors.\n Anyone interested in this topic.\n  \n\n For sponsors participating in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, the Schedule 2 form is a critical part of the application package and process. It determines the Principal Applicant’s (PAs) eligibility for the program. It also guides and supports the applicant during their interview\, and helps demonstrate that no durable solution option exists for them. Missing or incomplete information on this form can lead to delays and even refusals. \nBenefits of attending this webinar:\n• Understand the importance of the Schedule 2 form in the PSR sponsorship application and process.\n• Learn step-by-step how to complete the form accurately.\n• Avoid common mistakes and information gaps that could impact your application. \n\nQuestions? Contact our webinar facilitators May Amouri or Lubna Bajjali at: \nMay @ mamouri@rstp.ca\, Lubna @ lbajjali@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-strategies-for-a-successful-application-understanding-the-schedule-2-form-series-part-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260430T174543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T174543Z
UID:10000833-1778781600-1778785200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: ' The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) provision: eligibility criteria and the application process'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors\, Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors)\n Sponsors in the PSR\, BVOR and/or JAS programs\n Sponsored refugee newcomers (who have been in Canada for less than one year)\n  \nHave you recently welcomed a family with non-accompanying dependents? Would you like to learn more about the family reunification process under the One-Year-Window (OYW) program? \nThis session will provide an overview of the OYW program and the main eligibility criteria; it will walk the attendees through the application forms and requirements; and it will provide a hands-on guidance on how to submit a OYW application using the PR Portal. The session will be followed by a Q&A. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-oyw-provision-eligibility-criteria-and-the-application-process/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260421T171736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T133637Z
UID:10000827-1777986000-1777989600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Ask us anything about the BVOR refugee sponsorship program'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n Anyone in Canada\, interested in becoming a refugee sponsor through the BVOR program\n Existing BVOR sponsors who are actively sponsoring someone right now\, whether new to the program or experienced (including Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors and Workplace Sponsorship participants)\n  \nJoin us live on Zoom to ask our BVOR worker\, Parastoo\, anything about the BVOR refugee sponsorship program – that is the program that matches potential sponsors like you with refugees in need of resettlement to Canada. Whether you’re a seasoned or new refugee sponsor\, or just taking your first steps towards your first BVOR sponsorship – all people and questions are welcome! Please make sure to register to reserve your spot. Join us for the whole hour\, or drop by anytime during the hour to ask your question(s). If we cannot get through all of your questions\, we will do our best to respond to you over email after the webinar. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n*Before you register – please note\, refugees for the BVOR program are referred to Canada by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Refugees cannot apply to participate in this program. The BVOR ‘Ask me Anything’ sessions are held several times throughout the year and participants may stay for the whole session or drop by anytime throughout the hour to ask their question(s). Please note\, we will answer your questions on a first-come first-served basis\, and we’ll do our best to answer any remaining questions that we cannot cover throughout the hour\, by email.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-ask-us-anything-about-the-bvor-refugee-sponsorship-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Groups of Five,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260421T182104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T182104Z
UID:10000828-1776866400-1776873600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: ‘Post-arrival responsibilities - getting to know IRCC’s Assurance activities’
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for: \n Groups of Five who are sponsoring through the PSR and/or  BVOR program \n Groups of Five who are sponsoring through the PSR and/or BVOR program \nRSTP’s sponsorship trainer\, Gizol\, will be hosting a virtual info session for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors on the topic of the sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities – with a focus on assurance activities. This webinar is open to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors who are sponsoring through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program and/or the the Blended Visa-Office Referred (BVOR) program. \nThis is the third and final interactive webinar in a 3-part spring info series\, this session will focus on the Assurance Activities that Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts and how sponsors can ensure that they are collecting the appropriate ‘Proof of Support’ documentation. \nHave questions? Contact Gizol by email at gshah@rstp.ca \n  \nYOUR TEXT
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-post-arrival-responsibilities-getting-to-know-irccs-assurance-activities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T183526
CREATED:20260413T145455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145455Z
UID:10000820-1776261600-1776268800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, British Columbia: ‘The post-arrival responsibilities of PSR sponsors\, on managing expectations & ethical considerations’
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for:\n Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC\n PSR program only\n  \n\n\nThis virtual Info Session on April 15\, 2026 (`11:00 am PST to 1:00 pm PST)  about the post-arrival responsibilities of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in the PSR program will focus on managing your group’s expectations (and the newcomer’s) and making ethical considerations. This is the second workshop in a 3-part spring info series: \n-The first session of the series was on the topic the sponsor’s responsibilities during the post-arrival period \n– The third session of the series will be held on Wednesday\, April 22 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. This session will focus on the Assurance Activities that IRCC conducts and how sponsors can ensure that they are collecting the appropriate Proof of Support documentation. You can register for the the April 22nd session here. \nHave questions? Contact our BC RSTP Trainer\, Gizol\, by email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n\n\nRegister Here \n(or visit https://bit.ly/Apr15_PSRManagingExpectations to register)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-british-columbia-the-post-arrival-responsibilities-of-psr-sponsors-on-managing-expectations-ethical-considerations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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