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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T120000
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UID:24501-1773057600-1773063000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, Winnipeg MB: 'Guest speaker panel: Free settlement services available to refugee newcomers in Winnipeg'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for:\n All types of refugee sponsorship groups  participating in any refugee sponsorship program (PSR\, BVOR\, JAS).\n Sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR\, BVOR & JAS programs)\n  \nJoin 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 newcomers in Winnipeg. \nThis is an opportunity for sponsors to hear directly from service providers\, learn how to connect newcomers to appropriate supports\, and ask questions about eligibility and referrals. There will also be a moderated discussion and time for questions and answers. \nQuestions? Contact Hilina at hshiwaye@rstp.ca \nRegister Here\nTime: 11 am – 12:30 pm CDT
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-winnipeg-mb-guest-speaker-panel-free-settlement-services-available-to-refugee-newcomers-in-winnipeg/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260302T170622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170858Z
UID:24498-1773064800-1773070200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: '‘Info session: Understanding Canada’s tax system & benefits - with guests from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for: \n All refugee sponsorship groups  participating in any refugee sponsorship program (PSR\, BVOR\, JAS).\n Sponsored refugee newcomers\n  \nJoin 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 and help them understand the Canadian tax system. Learn how to guide sponsored individuals through tax filing and accessing government benefits. This session will equip you with practical tools to ensure the newcomers are set up for financial success and empowered to navigate their new life in Canada with confidence. \nKey topics covered: \n\nwhy we pay taxes\nCanada’s tax system and residency status\nhow to get the benefits and credits that sponsored refugee newcomer’s may be entitled to\nhow sponsored newcomer’s can do/file their taxes\nthe digital Services available to newcomers\n\nQuestions? Contact Lubna at lbajjali@rstp.ca \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-info-session-understanding-canadas-tax-system-benefits-with-guests-from-the-canada-revenue-agency-cra/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260302T180418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T194152Z
UID:24505-1773662400-1773666000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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)'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for:\n Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR program\n  \nThis 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. \nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of their financial and settlement obligations and learn how to ensure compliance while effectively supporting newcomers. \nLearn about: \n\nFinancial responsibilities and RAP rates\nHow to Calculate the Level of financial support using the online Minimum Financial Support Calculator\nSettlement responsibilities\nIRCC’s Post-Arrival Monitoring and Program Assurance Activities\n\nQuestions? Contact May at mamouri@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-greater-toronto-area-on-gta-lunch-learn-for-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors-fulfilling-irccs-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-psr-sponsors-part-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="May Amouri":MAILTO:mamouri@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260302T190046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T190046Z
UID:24507-1773748800-1773752400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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)'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR and BVOR programs\n  \nThis 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. \nLearn about: \n\nManaging expectations and ethical considerations\nBest practices for ongoing support of newcomers\nAvailable RSTP resources for refugee sponsors\n\nQuestions? Contact May at mamouri@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-greater-toronto-area-on-gta-lunch-learn-for-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors-fulfilling-irccs-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-refugee-sponsors-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260317T152918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T154020Z
UID:24619-1773772200-1773777600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Preparing for the Interview' (PSR program only)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All types of refuge sponsorship groups (SAHs & their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors\, Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors)\n Lawyers\n Refugee applicants abroad (PSR program)\n  \nFor many refugees\, the IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) interview is one of the most stressful steps in the application process – and your sponsorship group can make a real difference in how prepared they feel. This session walks through how sponsors can support applicants before the interview\, what kinds of preparation are appropriate\, and how to set realistic expectations. Knowing your role in this stage can ease anxiety for both your sponsorship group and the people you’re sponsoring. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nNote: this webinar starts at 6:30 pm Eastern Time
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-preparing-for-the-interview-psr-program-only/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260302T191123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191123Z
UID:24509-1773864000-1773867600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'RSTP Quick Learn Series:  Self destination and secondary migration'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for all sponsors participating in the PSR refugee sponsorship program.\n  \nThe Quick Learn Series are a set of short\, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. \nThe upcoming topic is part of a 3-topic series launched in January 2026. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge and overall readiness to meet their roles and responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (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 early 2026) and successfully complete the final quiz for each session will receive a Certificate of Participation\, formally recognizing their engagement. \nSelf-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-rstp-quick-learn-series-self-destination-and-secondary-migration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260302T191607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191607Z
UID:24511-1774267200-1774270800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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)’
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for:\n Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR program\n  \nThis 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. \nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of their financial and settlement obligations and learn how to ensure compliance while effectively supporting newcomers. \nLearn about: \n\nFinancial responsibilities and RAP rates\nHow to Calculate the Level of financial support using the online Minimum Financial Support Calculator\nSettlement responsibilities\nIRCC’s Post-Arrival Monitoring and Program Assurance Activities\n\nQuestions? Contact May at mamouri@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-greater-toronto-area-on-gta-lunch-learn-for-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors-fulfilling-irccs-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-psr-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260317T160345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T063214Z
UID:24621-1774292400-1774297800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Secondary Migration - when sponsored refugees move away'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All types of 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. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-secondary-migration-when-sponsored-refugees-move-away/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260312T053014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T053157Z
UID:24595-1774353600-1774357200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR and BVOR programs\n  \nThis 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. \nLearn about: \n\nManaging expectations and ethical considerations\nBest practices for ongoing support of newcomers\nAvailable RSTP resources for refugee sponsors\n\nQuestions? Contact May at mamouri@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-greater-toronto-area-on-gta-lunch-learn-for-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors-fulfilling-irccs-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-refugee-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="May Amouri":MAILTO:mamouri@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260312T055234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T063431Z
UID:24597-1774440000-1774443600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rate calculations for the post-arrival period' (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for:\n Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the PSR program\n  \nThe updated Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26\, 2026. \nGroups of Five and Community Sponsors can join this online training session to learn more about the changes\, including how to calculate the new Housing Supplement maximum\, the new features that have been added to the Minimum Financial Support Calculator\, and more! \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-resettlement-assistance-program-rap-rate-calculations-for-the-post-arrival-period-for-groups-of-five-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260317T191825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191825Z
UID:24627-1774463400-1774468800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Best practices for monitoring'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors\, Groups of 5\, Community Sponsors) participating in the PSR and BVOR programs\n\n\nMonitoring is one of the most important responsibilities of a sponsoring group. This session covers what meaningful\, respectful monitoring looks like in practice\, what to document\, and how to identify when a refugee family may need additional support. You’ll leave with practical tools and confidence to fulfill this part of your commitment well. \n\nRegister Here \nNote: this webinar starts at 6:30 pm EDT
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-best-practices-for-monitoring/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135944
CREATED:20260305T193229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T193229Z
UID:24563-1774555200-1774560600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, Edmonton AB: 'Showcasing settlement agencies and their free services in Edmonton'
DESCRIPTION:This virtual information session is intended for:\n Private sponsorship groups (PSR program) in Edmonton\n Sponsored refugee newcomers\n  \nEdmontonians\, learn about the free settlement programs and services available to sponsored refugees in your region. \nUnder the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, private sponsoring groups—including Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors\, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders—are responsible for ensuring that the essential settlement needs of the newcomers they sponsored are met throughout the 12-month post-arrival support period. \nWhile this responsibility can feel overwhelming\, the good news is that sponsors are not expected to manage it alone. Settlement Provider Organizations (SPOs) offer free professional support to newcomers (and their sponsors). Settlement workers play a key role in complementing and strengthening the support provided by private sponsors. By collaborating with SPO staff\, sponsorship groups can help ensure a smoother and more successful settlement and integration journey for the refugees they support. \nGuest speakers from three Edmonton-based settlement organizations will be present\, including: Catholic Social Services\, the Newcomer Centre\, and Action for Healthy Communities. They will share detailed information about their programs\, services\, and how these resources can benefit both sponsors and sponsored refugees. \nIf you have any questions or would like additional information\, please get in touch with Edmonton RSTP Trainer\, Meghri\, at mnerses@rstp.ca. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-edmonton-ab-showcasing-settlement-agencies-and-their-free-services-in-edmonton/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghri Nerses":MAILTO:mnerses@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T135945
CREATED:20260305T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181144Z
UID:24559-1774612800-1774618200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Lunch & Learn: The Disability Tax Credit\, Canada Disability Benefit\, and other Financial Supports'
DESCRIPTION:This training session is intended for:\n All types of sponsorship groups (SAHs\, G5\, Community Sponsors) participating in any of the Private Refugee Sponsorship programs (PSR\, BVOR\, JAS)\n Sponsored refugee newcomers\n  \nIn this information session\, learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and other related benefits. The DTC is a principal disability support that provides access to other important tax benefits\, including the Canada Disability Benefit\, Child Disability Benefit\, Canada Worker’s Benefit\, Disability Supports Deduction. Those with the DTC can also open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)—a long term financial savings plan designed to help people with disabilities with their financial futures. In this session\, learn about these different benefits\, their eligibility criteria\, and how to apply. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-lunch-learn-the-disability-tax-credit-canada-disability-benefit-and-other-financial-supports/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="May Amouri":MAILTO:mamouri@rstp.ca
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