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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)’

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)’

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)

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’

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)’

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 […]

National webinar: ‘Secondary Migration – when sponsored refugees move away’

Virtual

This webinar is for: 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. Lawyers Refugee applicants abroad (PSR program)   When a sponsored refugee moves away from your community (the intended community of settlement where the sponsors […]

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)

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: ‘Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rate calculations for the post-arrival period’ (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors)

Virtual

This webinar is intended for: Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the PSR program   The updated Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26, 2026. Groups of Five and Community Sponsors can join this online training session to learn more about the changes, including how to calculate the new Housing […]

National webinar: ‘Best practices for monitoring’

Virtual

This webinar is for: 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 Monitoring 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 […]

Regional webinar, Edmonton AB: ‘Showcasing settlement agencies and their free services in Edmonton’

Virtual

This virtual information session is intended for: Private sponsorship groups (PSR program) in Edmonton Sponsored refugee newcomers   Edmontonians, learn about the free settlement programs and services available to sponsored refugees in your region. Under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, private sponsoring groups—including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders—are responsible […]

National webinar: ‘Lunch & Learn: The Disability Tax Credit, Canada Disability Benefit, and other Financial Supports’

Virtual

This training session is intended for: All types of sponsorship groups (SAHs, G5, Community Sponsors) participating in any of the Private Refugee Sponsorship programs (PSR, BVOR, JAS) Sponsored refugee newcomers   In this information session, learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and other related benefits. The DTC is a principal disability support that provides […]

National webinar: ‘‘The One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) provision: eligibility criteria & the application process’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) Sponsors in the PSR, BVOR or JAS programs Sponsored refugee newcomers (who have been in Canada for under a year)   Have you recently welcomed a family with non-accompanying dependents? Would you like to learn […]

National webinar: ‘‘A walkthrough of the Permanent Residence (PR) Portal & refresher session for SAHs’

Virtual

This webinar is for: Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) and their CG’s and Co-sponsors PSR program only   Please join us for this refresher training that will provide reminders on how to create an account on the portal, how to prepare an application for submission via the Portal, guidance on uploading supporting documents, and troubleshooting technical […]

National webinar: ‘Workshop for the Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors of SAHs’ (with certificate)

Please note this interactive webinar is for: Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors of Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) - who are participating in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.   This interactive webinar (online workshop) will provide an orientation for the Constituent Groups (CGs) and co-sponsors of SAHs that are sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship […]

Regional webinar, British Columbia: ‘The post-arrival responsibilities of PSR sponsors, on managing expectations & ethical considerations’

Virtual

This webinar is intended for: Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC PSR program only   This 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 […]

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National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#1. What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?” (For PSR sponsors)

Virtual

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 the PSR program. We will go over the following information: *an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs *who […]

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National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#2. How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program’

Virtual

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. We will go over the following information: * an overview […]

National webinar: ‘Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) All sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs)   Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced upcoming changes to the supplemental coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The changes will come into effect on May 1st, 2026. Learn more at […]

National webinar: ‘Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) All sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs)   Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced upcoming changes to the supplemental coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The changes will come into effect on May 1st, 2026. Learn more at […]

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National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal’

Virtual

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). In this session, we will cover information about: *how to […]

National webinar: ‘‘Addressing Secondary Migration: what sponsors need to know’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors)   PSR program only   This 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 […]

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National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way’

Virtual

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 We will go over the […]

National webinar: ‘Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) All sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs)   Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced upcoming changes to the supplemental coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The changes will come into effect on May 1st, 2026. Learn more at […]

National webinar (for SAHs): ‘Be ready: Emergency preparedness training’

Virtual

This session is intended for: Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) and their Constituent Groups and Co-sponsors in Atlantic Canada, SAH participants from across Canada are welcome to join. Learn how to protect yourself, your household, and the newcomers you support in the event of an emergency or disaster. Learn practical steps from the Red Cross on […]

National webinar: ‘Understanding the new RAP rates: key changes & what you need to know’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) PSR and BVOR programs   The updated Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26, 2026. Groups of Five and Community Sponsors can join this session to learn more about the changes, […]

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National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#5. Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship’

Virtual

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 find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. We will go over the following information: *learn about Month 13 and […]

National webinar: ‘Ask us anything about the BVOR refugee sponsorship program’

Virtual

This webinar is for: Anyone in Canada, interested in becoming a refugee sponsor through the BVOR program 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)   Join us live on Zoom to ask our BVOR worker, […]

National webinar: ‘Info session: scam and fraud awareness & prevention’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors Refugee newcomers Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated, with the use of artificial intelligence (AI), some scams and fraud are harder to recognize. Anyone can be a target, especially newcomers like sponsored refugees who may still be adjusting to life in Canada and may not be familiar […]

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National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#1. What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?” (For PSR sponsors)

Virtual

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 the PSR program. We will go over the following information: *an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs *who […]

National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#2. How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program’

Virtual

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. We will go over the following information: * an overview […]

Regional webinar: ‘Information session: settlement services in Halifax’

Virtual

This webinar is for: SAHs and their Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors who are involved in the BVOR and/or PSR refugee sponsorship programs Sponsored refugee newcomers   Guest speakers from the YMCA and ISANS will share information for private sponsors on the topic of Free Settlement Services available in Halifax. Find out what is available for sponsored […]

National webinar: ‘Pre-arrival support services, preparing the refugees you sponsored for their move to Canada’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors Refugee newcomers   This virtual info session is for all private sponsorship groups or potential sponsors on the topic of pre-arrival services. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about free government-funded services that are available to sponsored refugees before their arrive in Canada. Join us to […]

National webinar: ‘ The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) provision: eligibility criteria and the application process’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) Sponsors in the PSR, BVOR and/or JAS programs Sponsored refugee newcomers (who have been in Canada for less than one year)   Have you recently welcomed a family with non-accompanying dependents? Would you like to […]

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National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal’

Virtual

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). In this session, we will cover information about: *how to […]

National webinar: ‘Addressing Secondary Migration: what sponsors need to know’

Virtual

This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors)   PSR and BVOR program sponsors   This 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 […]

National webinar: ‘Understanding the Social Insurance (SIN) number application process (guest speaker from Service Canada)’

Virtual

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. We have invited a guest speaker from Service […]