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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
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SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Sponsor responsibilities\, zooming in on the Canada Child Benefit and the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is open to all refugee sponsors and sponsored newcomers in Canada. \n  \nRegister here\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-sponsor-responsibilities-zooming-in-on-the-canada-child-benefit-and-the-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261013T173453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T173628Z
UID:10000896-1792087200-1792092600@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 intended only for refugees that have been referred for resettlement to Canada by UNHCR – and are selected by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada based on their criteria.\n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-ready-to-welcome-preparing-for-a-successful-start-to-a-bvor-sponsorship-2/
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:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261013T195359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T195542Z
UID:10000897-1792249200-1792256400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Cross-cultural communication'
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how culture shapes our perspectives and communication styles. We’ll compare the direct\, individualistic communication common in Western societies with the relationship-focused\, collectivist communication found in many other cultures. You’ll gain practical insights to help reduce misunderstandings and better support newcomers as they settle into their new communities. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-cross-cultural-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261014T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T173547Z
UID:10000903-1792519200-1792524600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional workshop (in-person)\, GTA: 'Sponsoring refugees through the PSR program + the One-Year-Window program'
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Toronto Public Library – join the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program’s info session about the PSR program. \n\n\n\n\nAre you a newly arrived refugee in Canada\, would you like to bring your immediate family here under the ‘One-Year Window’ program? Or\, are you someone in Canada who wants to help bring their refugee family or friends abroad to Canada under the ‘Private Sponsorship of Refugees’ program? \nIn collaboration with Toronto Public Library (TPL)\, the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is offering you a free information session about how both programs work. \nWhat you’ll learn about: \n\nThe PSR program – what it is and how it works\nThe eligibility criteria (for refugee applicants and sponsors)\nThe refugee’s admissibility\nReuniting sponsored refugees with their immediate family members through the ‘One-Year Window of Opportunity’ (OYW) provision\n\n\n\n\n\nHave questions? Contact RSTP’s session facilitator\, May Amouri at mamouri@rstp.ca or by phone at (416) 290 -1700 Extension: 2407 \nPlease note: \n\nThis training session will be held in person\, in English.\nRegistration is required.\n\nLocation: Toronto Public Library – Fairview Branch\, 35 Fairview Mall Drive\, North York\, ON M2J 4S4. (Training will be held in Room #401) \n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-workshop-in-person-gta-sponsoring-refugees-through-the-psr-program-the-one-year-window-program/
LOCATION:Toronto Public Library – Fairview Branch\, 35 Fairview Mall Drive\, North York\, ON\, M2J 4S4)\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261014T151300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T151547Z
UID:10000901-1792530000-1792535400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, BC: 'Post-arrival responsibilities\, managing expectations and making ethical considerations'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC\, who are sponsoring through the PSR and/or BVOR programs.\n  \nThis is the second workshop in a 3-part autumn info series: \n• The first session of the series was on Tuesday\, October 13 2026 and covered the PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities that sponsorship groups must fulfill. \n• The third session of the series (Tuesday\, October 27 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PT) will focus on the Assurance Activities that IRCC conducts and how sponsors can ensure that they are collecting the appropriate Proof of Support documentation: \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, reach out to the BC RSTP Trainer\, Gizol\, via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n  \nRegister for this session
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-bc-post-arrival-responsibilities-managing-expectations-and-making-ethical-considerations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20260505T174522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T163904Z
UID:10000837-1792594800-1792602000@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  \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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261013T195510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T195539Z
UID:10000898-1792677600-1792684800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Cross-cultural communication'
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how culture shapes our perspectives and communication styles. We’ll compare the direct\, individualistic communication common in Western societies with the relationship-focused\, collectivist communication found in many other cultures. You’ll gain practical insights to help reduce misunderstandings and better support newcomers as they settle into their new communities. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-cross-cultural-communication-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261008T164816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T164816Z
UID:10000894-1793113200-1793120400@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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261013T195801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T195801Z
UID:10000899-1793124000-1793129400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Addressing Secondary Migration - what refugee sponsors need to know'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All 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.\n Lawyers\n Refugee applicants abroad (PSR program)\n  \nWhen a sponsored refugee moves away from your community (the intended community of settlement where the sponsors live)\, it can raise a lot of questions about your sponsorship obligations. This session will help you\, the sponsors\, understand what secondary migration means for your group\, what responsibilities remain\, and how to respond effectively when it happens. Whether you’ve experienced it or want to be prepared\, this is a conversation worth having. If you are a sponsored refugee newcomer\, this session will help you understand how a move to a different location will impact your sponsorship. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-addressing-secondary-migration-what-refugee-sponsors-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Secondary-Migration-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261014T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T163201Z
UID:10000902-1793134800-1793140200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, BC: ‘Post-arrival responsibilities\, focus on IRCC Assurance activities'
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is the third and final workshop in a 3-part autumn info series: \n• The first session of the series was on Tuesday\, October 13 2026 and covered the PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities that sponsorship groups must fulfill. \n• The second session of the series was on Tuesday\, October 20 2026 and covered information on how sponsors can manage their expectations and what ethical considerations they will need to make. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, reach out to the BC RSTP Trainer\, Gizol\, via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-bc-post-arrival-responsibilities-focus-on-ircc-assurance-activities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T000513
CREATED:20261008T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T200239Z
UID:10000895-1793286000-1793289600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National training\, PSR monthly series: '#5 Transitioning to month 13 (the end of the sponsorship)'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides an in-depth look at what is commonly called  ‘Month 13’ of a sponsorship – this is the first month that the sponsored newcomers are on their own without the official support of the sponsors. Find out when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13; get access to resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers with this transition; what to consider when sponsors and sponsored newcomers begin preparing for the transition; services that are available to sponsored newcomers in Month 13; and\, how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \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-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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