Name: Regional webinar, Winnipeg MB: ‘Guest speaker panel: Free settlement services available to refugee newcomers in Winnipeg’
Start: 2026-03-09T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-09T13:30:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

February 2026
National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal’

Featured 19 February @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual

This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). In this session, we will cover information about: *how to […]
National webinar(s): ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program.’ (For PSR sponsors)

21 February @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Virtual

February 18 and 21 + March 18 and 21. Various topics – see below for details. Quick Learn Series One Topic. One Hour. Maximum Impact. The Quick Learn Series are a set of short, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. The upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January […]
National webinar: ‘Walkthrough of the PR Portal for invited parties’ (For SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors)

23 February @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

Please note, this webinar is strictly for Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors. Please join us for a demonstration how to submit Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsorship applications on IRCC's Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) for sponsors and/or refugee applicants who are invited to a sponsorship application. Attendees will learn […]
National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way’

Featured 24 February @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual

This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs We will go over the […]
Regional training, Alberta: ‘Review of New Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Rates’ (For Alberta SAHs, their CG’s & Co-sponsors)

24 February @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Virtual

As you may be aware, the new Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26, 2026, with increased support levels. RSTP Trainers in Alberta invite all Alberta SAHs, their CGs and Co-Sponsors to join us for one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about these changes. The sessions will cover: […]
National webinar: ‘Preparing for the PSR Interview’ (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)

25 February @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Virtual

Preparing a refugee for their visa interview can set them up for success and lead to a positive decision. Attend this training session, designed to empower you, and the refugee(s) you are sponsoring. You’ll get the knowledge and tools to effectively guide & support the sponsored refugees. This session is particularly helpful if the refugee […]
National webinar: ‘‘Lunch & Learn Conversation: Making the Most of Your Available Spaces & Pre-Screening the Principal Applicant’ (Training for SAHs)

26 February @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Join us for an engaging conversation on how one community‑based SAH effectively conducted pre‑screening of Principal Applicants (PAs) before selecting sponsorship cases. Learn practical strategies they used to ensure that available spaces were used wisely and that selected cases were well‑aligned with their capacity and sponsorship goals. Navigating the sponsorship process requires not just compassion, […]
National webinar: ‘BVOR Pre-Arrival Orientation: Ready to Welcome Refugees’ (For BVOR program sponsors)

26 February @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

Get ready for the arrival of the refugees you sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about: – calculating a budget – understanding and accessing RAP support – planning for the first few days and weeks after arrival – connecting to settlement support and other local resources – communication before and after arrival
National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#5. Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship’

Featured 26 February @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Virtual

This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. We will go over the following information: *learn about Month 13 and […]
Regional webinar, British Columbia: ‘SPO Networking Forum – Free Settlement Services Info Session for BC Sponsors’

26 February @ 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Virtual

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 making sure the basic settlement needs of the newcomers they are met during their first twelve months here. This can be a daunting task, but sponsors don't […]
March 2026
La série de webinaires du PFPR: ‘1. Qu’est-ce que le Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR) et comment fonctionne-t-il?’

Featured 4 March @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

En virtuel

Nous avons le plaisir de vous proposer la série de webinaires en français! La série de webinaires du PFPR sera offerte en française 2 fois par année fiscale. Elle est composée de 5 webinaires. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à chacun des 5 webinaires ou à quelques-uns seulement, selon vos intérêts et vos besoins. L’objectif de […]
Regional webinar, Winnipeg MB: ‘Guest speaker panel: Free settlement services available to refugee newcomers in Winnipeg’

9 March @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Virtual

This webinar is intended for: All types of refugee sponsorship groups participating in any refugee sponsorship program (PSR, BVOR, JAS). Sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR & JAS programs) Join us for an interactive session featuring panelists from local Settlement Service Provider Organizations (SPOs). Representatives will share up-to-date information on the services currently available to […]

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