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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
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SUMMARY:Regional webinar (GTA\, ON): 'Connecting for Employment: A Virtual Networking Event' (For PSR Sponsors & Newcomers)
DESCRIPTION:An energizing virtual networking event designed to connect refugee sponsors and refugee newcomers with Settlement Provider Organizations (SPOs) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Join us for a collaborative and practical learning experience that can open doors to employment opportunities for the newcomers that you support. \nWhether you are a new or experienced sponsor\, you’ll walk away with valuable insights\, stronger partnerships\, and concrete tools to help refugee newcomers navigate their employment journey in Canada. \nHave questions? Please contact RSTP trainer May Amouri at mamouri@rstp.ca or Lubna Bajjali at lbajjali@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-gta-on-connecting-for-employment-a-virtual-networking-event-for-psr-sponsors-newcomers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T170322
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UID:24359-1770643800-1770647400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'What Newcomers Must Know about Canada’s Retirement System' (Intended for SAHs - session is open to newcomers)
DESCRIPTION:This is a special information session with Service Canada designed to help newcomers plan for the future and how to plan long-term financial security. This session will provide a clear overview of Canada’s Retirement System and the key public pensions that form its foundation. \nLearn about: \n\nCanada’s public retirement plans\nKey benefits: Canada Pension Plan (CPP)\, Old Age Security (OAS)\, and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)\nEligibility criteria & who is eligible to receive public pensions\nWhen and how to apply\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nQuestion: Please contact our regional trainer Lubna Bajjali at lbajjali@rstp. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-what-newcomers-must-know-about-canadas-retirement-system-intended-for-sahs-session-is-open-to-newcomers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Webinar (Virtual attendance)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T170322
CREATED:20260206T190514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T155708Z
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SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Walkthrough of the PR Portal for invited parties' (For SAHs and their CG's & Co-sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this webinar is strictly for Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors.\nPlease 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 about the steps that invited sponsors and/or principal applicants will need to take to create an account\, access the application they have been invited to\, complete the parts specific to them\, and upload required information. \nRegister Here\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4574868225261176157
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-walkthrough-of-the-pr-portal-for-invited-parties-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-co-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Monthly Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T170322
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SUMMARY:Regional training\, Alberta: 'Review of New Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Rates’ (For Alberta SAHs\, their CG’s & Co-sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:As you may be aware\, the new Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26\, 2026\, with increased support levels. RSTP Trainers in Alberta invite all Alberta SAHs\, their CGs and Co-Sponsors to join us for one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about these changes. \nThe sessions will cover: \n An overview of the new RAP rates \n How to calculate the new Housing Supplement maximum \n New features added to the Minimum Financial Support Calculator \n Case examples and a step-by-step walkthrough of the RAP Rate Calculator to determine actual updated costs \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nTo accommodate different schedules\, this same session will also be offered on the following dates (please only register for one): \n\n\nFeb 24\, 2026 • 6:30 PM MST – Register \n\n\nFeb 28\, 2026 • 1:00 PM MST – Register \n\n\nMar 11\, 2026 • 6:30 PM MDT – Register \n\n\nMar 14\, 2026 • 2:00 PM MDT – Register \n\n\n  \nThis webinar is for: Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs)\, their CG’s and Co-Sponsors (PSR Program) in Alberta
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-training-alberta-review-of-new-resettlement-assistance-program-rap-rates-for-alberta-sahs-their-cgs-co-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Webinar (Virtual attendance)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T170322
CREATED:20260221T045512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T045512Z
UID:24447-1772107200-1772110800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: '‘Lunch & Learn Conversation: Making the Most of Your Available Spaces & Pre-Screening the Principal Applicant’ (Training for SAHs)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation on how one community‑based SAH effectively conducted pre‑screening of Principal Applicants (PAs) before selecting sponsorship cases. \nLearn practical strategies they used to ensure that available spaces were used wisely and that selected cases were well‑aligned with their capacity and sponsorship goals. \nNavigating the sponsorship process requires not just compassion\, but also strategic planning to ensure your group’s success. We understand that one of the biggest challenges for SAHs is selecting the right cases to ensure that your available spaces are used effectively and sustainably. \nTo support you in this critical area\, we are pleased to invite you to our lunch and learn conversation with Dawit Demoz of the Eritrean Canadian Community Centre of Metropolitan Toronto. \n  \nThis webinar is for: \n Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-lunch-learn-conversation-making-the-most-of-your-available-spaces-pre-screening-the-principal-applicant-training-for-sahs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Webinar (Virtual attendance)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T200858Z
UID:24493-1772107200-1772110800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'BVOR Pre-Arrival Orientation: Ready to Welcome Refugees' (For BVOR program sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the arrival of the refugees you sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about: \n– calculating a budget\n– understanding and accessing RAP support\n– planning for the first few days and weeks after arrival\n– connecting to settlement support and other local resources\n– communication before and after arrival
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-online-bvor-pre-arrival-orientation-ready-to-welcome-refugees-for-bvor-program-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Groups of Five,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T154500
DTSTAMP:20260427T170322
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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:Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Vancouver,Webinar (Virtual attendance)
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