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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
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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: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:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
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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)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Dymond":MAILTO:bvor@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260816T041022
CREATED:20260813T160240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T160321Z
UID:10000881-1787144400-1787148000@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: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:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260816T041022
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: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:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T041022
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: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:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T041022
CREATED:20260812T184922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T185020Z
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: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:20260829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T163000
DTSTAMP:20260816T041022
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: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:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260816T041022
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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