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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000
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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:Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
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:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
CREATED:20260610T161707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T161707Z
UID:10000847-1781546400-1781551800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Understanding the new RAP rates: Key changes & what sponsors need to know'
DESCRIPTION:As previously announced\, the updated Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26\, 2026. Join this 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-understanding-the-new-rap-rates-key-changes-what-sponsors-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
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:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
CREATED:20260610T162915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T162915Z
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:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
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:Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
CREATED:20260331T174453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T201315Z
UID:10000815-1783530000-1783537200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#1. What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?” (For PSR sponsors)
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 the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information: \n*an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs \n*who can sponsor under the PSR program \n*the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program \n*the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them \n*and\, an overview of the application process. \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-for-psr-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
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:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
CREATED:20260720T151608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T151608Z
UID:10000869-1784658600-1784664000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Budgéter sans se perdre: maîtriser les calculs financiers
DESCRIPTION:Combien ça coûte vraiment de parrainer un réfugié? Comment établir un budget solide\, éviter les surprises et honorer vos engagements financiers sur toute la durée du parrainage? Cette séance pratique et sans détour vous donne les outils pour faire vos calculs avec précision et parrainer avec sérénité. \n  \nDate: 21 Juillet 2026 \nHeure: 18h30 HNE \nFormat: Virtuel via Zoom \nLien d’inscription: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lknjxuVlRfud0HIClfY22Q
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/budgeter-sans-se-perdre-maitriser-les-calculs-financiers/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
CREATED:20260702T163401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T173716Z
UID:10000851-1784732400-1784737800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National training: '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 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. \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-training-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-what-sponsors-need-to-know/
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LOCATION:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/579515651285264222 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
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:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
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
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LOCATION:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1241773495081430614 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
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:Community Sponsors,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T071024
CREATED:20260713T174747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T174747Z
UID:10000863-1788372000-1788379200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Série de webinaires: '#1 Qu’est-ce que le Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR) et comment fonctionne-t-il?'
DESCRIPTION:Ce webinaire\, présenté par le PFPR à l’intention des nouveaux parrains et des parrains expérimentés\, offrira un aperçu approfondi du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR)\, notamment: une vue d’ensemble des programmes de parrainage et de réinstallation de réfugiés du Canada; qui peut parrainer dans le cadre du PPPR; les critères d’admissibilité et de recevabilité pour les réfugiés parrainés dans le cadre du PPPR; l’importance des documents de statut de réfugié et qui en a besoin; ainsi qu’un aperçu du processus de demande. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/serie-de-webinaires-1-quest-ce-que-le-programme-de-parrainage-prive-de-refugies-pppr-et-comment-fonctionne-t-il/
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