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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250501T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173133Z
UID:22925-1747148400-1747155600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series # 2: How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package
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  \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250501T172850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T172851Z
UID:22923-1746543600-1746550800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series # 1: What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?
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. \n  \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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250402T165122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T165122Z
UID:22787-1746028800-1746032400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
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 find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for one hour.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250425T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T171705Z
UID:22899-1745866800-1745874000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ask RSTP Anything About the Permanent Residence (PR) Portal - for the Temporary Public Policy to Sponsor Sudanese Refugees.’ (G5/CS)
DESCRIPTION:*Note: This session will be held in English. \nIf you belong to a Group of Five or a Community Sponsorship Group and are planning to apply for a sponsorship under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate the Sponsorship of Sudanese Refugees\, join this session to learn how to submit your application online! \nPaper applications are no longer accepted\, during this session you will learn: \n\nHow to access the online Permanent Residence Portal\nHow to access the application documents\nHow to submit your application documents online.\n\nPlease feel free to bring your questions! Our RSTP trainer will be available to answer them live. \nRegister Here\nThis webinar starts at 7 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ask-rstp-anything-about-the-permanent-residence-pr-portal-for-the-temporary-public-policy-to-sponsor-sudanese-refugees-g5-cs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PR-Portal-for-TPP.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250425T172504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T172616Z
UID:22910-1745773200-1745776800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:How to Submit your PSR Application Online / Walkthrough of the Permanent Residence (PR) Portal. (Hybrid. Online & In-Person in Saskatoon)
DESCRIPTION:All Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) applications must now be submitted using IRCC’s web portal\, called the Permanent Residence Portal. This includes the sponsorships submitted through the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate the Sponsorship of Sudanese Refugees by Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. Join this virtual training session to learn how to navigate the portal and how to submit your PSR application(s) online. \n  \nTo attend online from anywhere in Canada\, please register here: \nVirtual Attendee\nLocation for in-person attendees in Saskatoon: The Newcomer Information Centre at 106 – 129 Third Avenue North\, Saskatoon \n  \nPlease note: this workshop/webinar starts at 5 PM (EDT) / 3 PM (CST)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/how-to-submit-your-psr-application-online-walkthrough-of-the-permanent-residence-pr-portal-hybrid-online-in-person-in-saskatoon/
LOCATION:Newcomer Information Centre Saskatoon\, 106-129-3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Saskatoon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250425T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T191926Z
UID:22891-1745672400-1745677800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Session in English) Ask RSTP Anything about Sponsoring Sudanese refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:*This session will be delivered in English. \nIRCC has announced a temporary public policy that enables Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to sponsor Sudanese refugees who do not have a refugee status document issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)\, or a foreign state\, which formally recognizes the applicant as a refugee. RSTP is inviting all interested sponsorship groups to attend this virtual session with RSTP Trainers and ask any general questions you may have about the temporary public policy\, sponsorship application process\, eligibility criteria or sponsors’ responsibilities. \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note: IRCC will only accept new applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors for Sudanese refugees. You cannot submit new Group of Five or Community Sponsor applications for other refugee populations as there is a temporary pause in effect until December 31\, 2025. \nFurther information about this policy is available at: \n\nResettling Sudanese nationals affected by the crisis in Sudan – Canada.ca\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TPP-English.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250425T160117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T191803Z
UID:22889-1745605800-1745611200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Session in Arabic) سأل أي سؤال -جلسة أسئلة وأجوبة باللغة العربية / Ask RSTP Anything about Sponsoring Sudanese refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:*This session will be delivered in Arabic. \n*This session will be delivered in Arabic language IRCC has announced a temporary public policy that enables Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to sponsor Sudanese refugees who do not have a refugee status document issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)\, or a foreign state\, which formally recognizes the applicant as a refugee. RSTP is inviting all interested sponsorship groups to attend this virtual session with RSTP Trainers and ask any general questions you may have about the temporary public policy\, sponsorship application process\, eligibility criteria or sponsors’ responsibilities. \n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/arabic-sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250402T162634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T162634Z
UID:22785-1745424000-1745431200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements 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). \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250410T155812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T160825Z
UID:22865-1745346600-1745353800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Sponsoring Sudanese Refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:IRCC has announced a temporary public policy that enables Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to sponsor Sudanese refugees who do not have a refugee status document issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)\, or a foreign state\, which formally recognizes the applicant as a refugee. \nRSTP is inviting all interested sponsorship groups to attend this training session and learn more about this temporary public policy\, sponsorship application process\, eligibility criteria and sponsors’ responsibilities. The training session will cover the following: \n– The details of the temporary public policy \n– Who can sponsor under this temporary public policy \n– Who can be sponsored under this temporary public policy \n– What are sponsors’ financial and settlement responsibilities \n– How to apply \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: IRCC will only accept new applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors for Sudanese refugees. You cannot submit new Group of Five or Community Sponsor applications for other refugee populations as there is a temporary pause in effect until December 31\, 2025. \nFurther information about this policy is available at: \n\nResettling Sudanese nationals affected by the crisis in Sudan – Canada.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TPP-English.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250410T155645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T160723Z
UID:22862-1744923600-1744930800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Sponsoring Sudanese Refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:IRCC has announced a temporary public policy that enables Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to sponsor Sudanese refugees who do not have a refugee status document issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)\, or a foreign state\, which formally recognizes the applicant as a refugee. \nRSTP is inviting all interested sponsorship groups to attend this training session and learn more about this temporary public policy\, sponsorship application process\, eligibility criteria and sponsors’ responsibilities. The training session will cover the following: \n– The details of the temporary public policy \n– Who can sponsor under this temporary public policy \n– Who can be sponsored under this temporary public policy \n– What are sponsors’ financial and settlement responsibilities \n– How to apply \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: IRCC will only accept new applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors for Sudanese refugees. You cannot submit new Group of Five or Community Sponsor applications for other refugee populations as there is a temporary pause in effect until December 31\, 2025. \nFurther information about this policy is available at: \n\nResettling Sudanese nationals affected by the crisis in Sudan – Canada.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250402T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163139Z
UID:22783-1744819200-1744826400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship 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  \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-3-submitting-a-private-sponsorship-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190733
CREATED:20250410T155256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T160536Z
UID:22859-1744808400-1744815600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Sponsoring Sudanese Refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:IRCC has announced a temporary public policy that enables Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to sponsor Sudanese refugees who do not have a refugee status document issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)\, or a foreign state\, which formally recognizes the applicant as a refugee. \nRSTP is inviting all interested sponsorship groups to attend this training session and learn more about this temporary public policy\, sponsorship application process\, eligibility criteria and sponsors’ responsibilities. The training session will cover the following: \n– The details of the temporary public policy \n– Who can sponsor under this temporary public policy \n– Who can be sponsored under this temporary public policy \n– What are sponsors’ financial and settlement responsibilities \n– How to apply \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: IRCC will only accept new applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors for Sudanese refugees. You cannot submit new Group of Five or Community Sponsor applications for other refugee populations as there is a temporary pause in effect until December 31\, 2025. \nFurther information about this policy is available at: \n\nResettling Sudanese nationals affected by the crisis in Sudan – Canada.ca\n\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250318T164726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T164753Z
UID:22637-1744808400-1744813800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Essential Services & Benefits from Service Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join the RSTP and guest presenters from Service Canada – who will offer sponsors a comprehensive overview of the key services available to refugee newcomers such as health coverage\, Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)\, and other essential benefits. \nLearn how to effectively support newcomers in accessing these services\, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed in their new environment. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/navigating-essential-services-benefits-from-service-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Service-Canada.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250318T162945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T162945Z
UID:22627-1744722000-1744727400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Taxes & Benefits with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
DESCRIPTION:During this info session\, guest presenters from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will provide sponsors with the knowledge they need to support newcomers in understanding the Canadian tax system. Learn how to guide sponsored individuals through tax filing and accessing government benefits. \nThis 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. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/understanding-taxes-benefits-with-the-canada-revenue-agency-cra/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CRA-webinar.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250410T155130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T160001Z
UID:22857-1744653600-1744660800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Sponsoring Sudanese Refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:IRCC has announced a temporary public policy that enables Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to sponsor Sudanese refugees who do not have a refugee status document issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)\, or a foreign state\, which formally recognizes the applicant as a refugee. \nRSTP is inviting all interested sponsorship groups to attend this training session and learn more about this temporary public policy\, sponsorship application process\, eligibility criteria and sponsors’ responsibilities. The training session will cover the following: \n– The details of the temporary public policy \n– Who can sponsor under this temporary public policy \n– Who can be sponsored under this temporary public policy \n– What are sponsors’ financial and settlement responsibilities \n– How to apply \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: IRCC will only accept new applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors for Sudanese refugees. You cannot submit new Group of Five or Community Sponsor applications for other refugee populations as there is a temporary pause in effect until December 31\, 2025. \nFurther information about this policy is available at: \n\nResettling Sudanese nationals affected by the crisis in Sudan – Canada.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TPP-English.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250410T155007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T155842Z
UID:22855-1744462800-1744470000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Sponsoring Sudanese Refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:IRCC has announced a temporary public policy that enables Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to sponsor Sudanese refugees who do not have a refugee status document issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)\, or a foreign state\, which formally recognizes the applicant as a refugee. \nRSTP is inviting all interested sponsorship groups to attend this training session and learn more about this temporary public policy\, sponsorship application process\, eligibility criteria and sponsors’ responsibilities. The training session will cover the following: \n– The details of the temporary public policy \n– Who can sponsor under this temporary public policy \n– Who can be sponsored under this temporary public policy \n– What are sponsors’ financial and settlement responsibilities \n– How to apply \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: IRCC will only accept new applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors for Sudanese refugees. You cannot submit new Group of Five or Community Sponsor applications for other refugee populations as there is a temporary pause in effect until December 31\, 2025. \nFurther information about this policy is available at: \n\nResettling Sudanese nationals affected by the crisis in Sudan – Canada.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TPP-English.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250410T154625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T155635Z
UID:22844-1744372800-1744380000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Arabic) Sponsoring Sudanese Refugees under the Temporary Public Policy for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:*This session will be delivered in Arabic \nعن تفعيل سياسة عامة مؤقتة تتيح للمجموعات المكونة من خمس أفراد و مؤسسات مجتمعية(IRCC) أعلنت وزارة الهجرة واللاجئين من كفالة اللاجئين السودانيين الذين لا يحملون وثيقة لجوء صادرة من مفوضية الأمم المتحدة لشؤون اللاجئين أو عن دولة أجنبية تعترف رسميا بمقدم الطلب كلاجىء جميع مجموعات الكفالة المهتمة بهذا الأمر لحضور هذه الجلسة التدريبية للتعرّف بشكل أعمق على هذه السياسة RSTPتدعو المؤقتة، وإجراءات تقديم طلب الكفالة، ومعايير الأهلية، ومسؤوليات الكفلاء :ستتضمن الجلسة التدريبية المواضيع التالية تفاصيل السياسة العامة المؤقتة من يحق له الكفالة بموجب هذه السياسة من يمكن كفالته بموجب هذه السياسة ما هي المسؤوليات المالية ومسؤوليات الاستقرار التي تقع على عاتق الكفلاء كيفية تقديم الطلب \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/arabic-sponsoring-sudanese-refugees-under-the-temporary-public-policy-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250402T161720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T161720Z
UID:22781-1744300800-1744308000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series # 2: How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package
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  \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250402T160735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T160736Z
UID:22779-1744128000-1744135200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series # 1: What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?
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. \n  \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. \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250312T164037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T165659Z
UID:22602-1742997600-1743001200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
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 find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \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\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 2 pm Easter Daylight Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250318T162631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T163923Z
UID:22623-1742817600-1742823000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health & Well-being Info Session (For Winnipeg)
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about some of the available mental health services for refugee newcomers in Winnipeg. We’ll be joined by a panel of experts in this field who will share helpful information about the types of services their organizations offer and how to access them. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with valuable resources! \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note this webinar starts at 11 am CDT (12 pm EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/mental-health-well-being-info-session-for-winnipeg/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilina Shiwaye":MAILTO:hshiwaye@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250303T153339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153339Z
UID:22502-1742479200-1742486400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements 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). \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note – this event starts at 2 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250318T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T163559Z
UID:22631-1742324400-1742328000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #3 Fundraising Ideas & Guidelines for BVOR Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! \nJoin us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. In this training session\, you’ll learn about: \n\nacceptable sources of funds\nfundraising strategies and ideas\nguidelines around gathering in-kind donations\npromoting your fundraising efforts\n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-for-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250305T182933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T183137Z
UID:22519-1742308200-1742313600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Employment Info Session with Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) in Winnipeg
DESCRIPTION:This online info session is for sponsors and newcomers in Winnipeg. \nJoin our employment info session – we’ll have a panel of service provider organizations (SPOs) sharing valuable insights and local resources to support your job search and career development. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/employment-info-session-with-service-provider-organizations-spos-in-winnipeg/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilina Shiwaye":MAILTO:hshiwaye@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250303T152448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T152449Z
UID:22500-1742306400-1742313600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship 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  \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note – this event starts at 2 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-3-submitting-a-private-sponsorship-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250306T164717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T170018Z
UID:22528-1741874400-1741881600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Health Care and Maternity/Parenthood Support Services in British Columbia
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 helping the newcomers they sponsored with accessing settlement support and relevant health care services. \nDuring this virtual info session\, sponsors in BC will learn about:\n> Their Post-Arrival Responsibilities\n> The Interim Federal Health Program\n> The Medical Services Plan (BC)\n> The Health Connect Registry\n> The various organizations that can provide support with health care (medical/dental) and parenthood (focus on Lower Mainland BC). \nAs an added benefit\, we’ve also invited representatives from the following organizations (based in the Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland BC area) who will share more details about their services and how they are beneficial to sponsors and PSR newcomers:\n> Mosaic Community Clinic (MCC)\n> Mothers Matter Canada (HIPPY Program) \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to our British Columbia RSTP Trainer\, Gizol via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this session is being held online and starts at 11 am Pacific Time/ 1 pm Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/british-columbia-spo-connections-health-care-and-maternity-parenthood-support-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Vancouver
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250303T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153130Z
UID:22494-1741788000-1741795200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series # 2: How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package
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  \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note – this event starts at 2  PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250310T163253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200600Z
UID:22550-1741719600-1741723200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #2 Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.
DESCRIPTION:BVOR sponsors share the cost of sponsorship with the Government of Canada\, but how much must a sponsorship group contribute and what are the rules around financial support? J \nJoin us as we answer these questions and more to equip you with the knowledge you need to meet your financial obligations as a BVOR sponsor. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe financial requirements of sponsorship\nResettlement Assistance Program (RAP) support and rules\nestimating income and expenses to create a realistic budget\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nThis webinar starts at 7 pm (EDT). Registration is required. \n  \n*If you are looking to sponsor someone you know\, please look into the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program instead. Refugees participating in the BVOR program  cannot be named by sponsors\, refugees overseas also cannot apply to participate in the BVOR program. The selection of refugees for the BVOR program is made by the UN Refugee Agency and the Canadian Government.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-2-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-webinar-series-for-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250305T162346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T162413Z
UID:22517-1741381200-1741381200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session: Ask us Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (In-Person: Victoria\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:This in-person info session will be an opportunity for the general public\, potential private sponsors\, current sponsoring groups (Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors\, Sponsorship Agreement Holders) and SPO settlement staff based in Victoria (BC) to learn more about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. \nAttendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about Canada’s various refugee immigration programs/pathways and about the RSTP and our services. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/info-session-ask-us-anything-about-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-in-person-victoria-bc/
LOCATION:Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria\, 808 Douglas Street\, Suite 102\, Victoria\, British Colombia\, V8W 2B6
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190734
CREATED:20250303T151313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T151440Z
UID:22490-1741183200-1741190400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series # 1: What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?
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. \n  \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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note -this event starts at 2 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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