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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Ready Set Match #3: Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the month of July. To receive notice of the new date\, please subscribe to the BVOR NEWS here: Subscribe\n  \n  \n\n*Ready Set Match! About the BVOR sponsorship series.\nIntroducing our new series of short\, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship.  \nAbout this webinar: Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines \nOnce you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! Join us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. \nIn 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\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-ideas-and-guidelines-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RSM-3.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250530T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T160740Z
UID:10000688-1750165200-1750168800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) with Service Canada
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour info session hosted by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) with guest presenters from Service Canada is open to all refugee sponsors (all programs) and sponsored refugee newcomers across Canada. \nLearn about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and how it helps to make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents. Applications are now open for all eligible adults and children. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during this info session. \nWhat we will cover during this session:\n>Eligibility criteria such as income\, residency status & income tax requirements.\n>A brief overview of the application & approval process\n>co-payment costs\n>how to find an oral health care provider\n>A short navigation tutorial of the canada.ca/dental website \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note this webinar starts at 1 PM Eastern Time and is 1-hour long. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/dentalcare-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/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Canadian-Dental-Care-Plan-Info-Session.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250530T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T161002Z
UID:10000326-1750165200-1750168800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) with Service Canada
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour info session hosted by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) with guest presenters from Service Canada is open to all refugee sponsors (all programs) and sponsored refugee newcomers across Canada. \nLearn about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and how it helps to make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents. Applications are now open for all eligible adults and children. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during this info session. \nWhat we will cover during this session:\n>Eligibility criteria such as income\, residency status & income tax requirements.\n>A brief overview of the application & approval process\n>co-payment costs\n>how to find an oral health care provider\n>A short navigation tutorial of the canada.ca/dental website \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note this webinar starts at 1 PM Eastern Time and is 1-hour long. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/dentalcare/
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/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Canadian-Dental-Care-Plan-Info-Session.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250602T152536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T152536Z
UID:10000689-1750172400-1750179600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Comment préparer un dossier de demande réussi dans le cadre du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR)
DESCRIPTION:Ce webinaire\, présenté par le PFPR à l’intention des nouveaux parrains et des parrains expérimentés\, offrira une analyse détaillée sur la façon de préparer une demande de parrainage de réfugiés dans le cadre du PPPR\, incluant: une vue d’ensemble du processus de demande; comment structurer les demandes; comment remplir les formulaires de demande; et quels documents justificatifs doivent être inclus dans le dossier de demande afin de s’assurer que la demande est complète. \n  \nDate : 17 juin 2025 \nHeure : 15 h à 17 h (HAE) \nS'inscrire
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/test/
LOCATION:En virtuel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250612T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170443Z
UID:10000336-1750266000-1750273200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG's & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session\, we will hold it again at the same time on June 22nd. Please see our events calendar to register for the June 22nd event. \nRegister Here\nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250612T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170443Z
UID:10000696-1750266000-1750273200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG's & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session\, we will hold it again at the same time on June 22nd. Please see our events calendar to register for the June 22nd event. \nRegister Here\nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs-3/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250602T154253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T154253Z
UID:10000691-1750345200-1750352400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Soumettre une demande PPPR en ligne – Le Portail numérique de la résidence permanente
DESCRIPTION:Joignez-vous à nous pour découvrir comment soumettre une demande en ligne via le Portail de résidence permanente. Dans cette séance\, nous apprendrons comment soumettre le dossier de demande en ligne. Vous apprendrez à naviguer dans le nouveau portail\, à y accéder et à vous connecter. Vous découvrirez aussi la différence entre le répondant principal et le demandeur principal\, ainsi que les documents que chacun doit téléverser dans le portail. Nous verrons également l’importance de réviser attentivement votre demande avant de la soumettre et comment éviter les erreurs courantes. \nDate : 19 juin 2025 \nHeure : 15 h à 17 h (HAE) \nS'inscrire
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/soumettre-une-demande-pppr-en-ligne-le-portail-numerique-de-la-residence-permanente/
LOCATION:En virtuel
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250612T171152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171152Z
UID:10000337-1750611600-1750618800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session. Please note this is a duplicate session\, identical to the session being held on June 18th in Saskatoon and online. \nRegister Here \nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs-2/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250612T171152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171152Z
UID:10000697-1750611600-1750618800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session. Please note this is a duplicate session\, identical to the session being held on June 18th in Saskatoon and online. \nRegister Here \nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs-2-2/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Post-Arrival-Requirements-for-Private-Sponsorship-of-Refugees-ENGLISH-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250625T041226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T041227Z
UID:10000340-1750665600-1754240400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:E-Training course for settlement professionals: Allies in Private Sponsorship (SPT101)
DESCRIPTION:If you missed the orientation session on June 23rd\, you can still enroll in the course. In some instances a late registration may not be possible.  Please reach out to our course instructor Anoush anewman@rstp.ca for more information. \n__________________ \nWe invite you to a great learning opportunity designed especially for settlement service professionals who are working with privately sponsored refugees and their sponsors! \nThis online e-training course combines flexible self-study with engaging weekly video chats with course facilitators and course-mates\, helping you understand the ins and outs of private sponsorship in Canada. Over six weeks\, you’ll explore key topics like sponsor roles\, newcomer rights\, and how settlement workers can best support privately sponsored refugees. Please note\, this session is currently offered in English only. \nDate: June 23 to August 3 2025 \nLocation (virtual): on Moodle \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/e-training-course-for-settlement-professionals-allies-in-private-sponsorship-spt101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Settlement-Professionals-etraining.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250625T041226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T041226Z
UID:10000699-1750665600-1754240400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:E-Training course for settlement professionals: Allies in Private Sponsorship (SPT101)
DESCRIPTION:If you missed the orientation session on June 23rd\, you can still enroll in the course. In some instances a late registration may not be possible.  Please reach out to our course instructor Anoush anewman@rstp.ca for more information. \n__________________ \nWe invite you to a great learning opportunity designed especially for settlement service professionals who are working with privately sponsored refugees and their sponsors! \nThis online e-training course combines flexible self-study with engaging weekly video chats with course facilitators and course-mates\, helping you understand the ins and outs of private sponsorship in Canada. Over six weeks\, you’ll explore key topics like sponsor roles\, newcomer rights\, and how settlement workers can best support privately sponsored refugees. Please note\, this session is currently offered in English only. \nDate: June 23 to August 3 2025 \nLocation (virtual): on Moodle \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/e-training-course-for-settlement-professionals-allies-in-private-sponsorship-spt101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Settlement-Professionals-etraining.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250602T155801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T155801Z
UID:10000692-1750777200-1750784400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Préparer l’arrivée et offrir un soutien post-arrivée : respecter les exigences et mettre en pratique les considérations éthiques
DESCRIPTION:Ce webinaire\, présenté par le PFPR à l’intention des nouveaux parrains et des parrains expérimentés\, résumera les responsabilités d’établissement des parrains dans le cadre des programmes de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR) et de Programme mixte des réfugiés désignés par un bureau des visas (RDBV). Ce webinaire passera en revue les considérations éthiques importantes à garder à l’esprit lors du parrainage; examinera le déséquilibre de pouvoir entre les parrains et les réfugiés parrainés et proposera des conseils pour y remédier; et soulignera l’importance de bien gérer les attentes. \nDate : 24 juin 2025 \nHeure : 15 h à 17 h (HAE) \nS'inscrire
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/preparer-larrivee-et-offrir-un-soutien-post-arrivee-respecter-les-exigences-et-mettre-en-pratique-les-considerations-ethiques/
LOCATION:En virtuel
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250602T160302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T160302Z
UID:10000693-1750950000-1750953600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Se préparer à la transition vers le 13e mois
DESCRIPTION:Ce webinaire offrira une vue détaillée de ce qu’est le 13e mois et du moment où les parrains devraient commencer à s’y préparer; les ressources disponibles pour accompagner les parrains et les personnes parrainées dans cette transition; les éléments à prendre en compte lors de cette préparation; les services disponibles au 13e mois pour les réfugiés parrainés; et comment évaluer la période de parrainage. \nDate : 26 juin 2025 \nHeure : 15 h à 16 h (HAE) \nS'inscrire
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/se-preparer-a-la-transition-vers-le-13e-mois/
LOCATION:En virtuel
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250625T043433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T144538Z
UID:10000342-1751918400-1751925600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs)
DESCRIPTION:This online training session is designed to get the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. We will provide a thorough overview of the sponsorship roles and expectations as laid out in the program requirements. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nIRCC’s expectations for post-arrival settlement support\nThe key roles and responsibilities of CGs and Co-Sponsors\nHow to ensure newcomers benefit from the full range of available community supports and services\n\nRegister Here \nPlease note\, this training session runs from  6 – 8 pm (MDT)/ 8 – 10 pm (EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-to-settle-refugee-newcomers-psr-program-training-for-groups-of-5-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250625T043433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T043433Z
UID:10000700-1751918400-1751925600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs)
DESCRIPTION:This online training session is designed to get the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. We will provide a thorough overview of the sponsorship roles and expectations as laid out in the program requirements. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nIRCC’s expectations for post-arrival settlement support\nThe key roles and responsibilities of CGs and Co-Sponsors\nHow to ensure newcomers benefit from the full range of available community supports and services\n\nRegister Here \nPlease note\, this training session runs from  6 – 8 pm (MDT)/ 8 – 10 pm (EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-to-settle-refugee-newcomers-psr-program-training-for-groups-of-5-community-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250612T171701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T063057Z
UID:10000338-1752069600-1752076800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Post-Arrival Responsibilities (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the first in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend. \nIn this first session\, sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program will \nlearn about the post-arrival support timeline; the minimum amount of financial support that they are expected to provide on arrival (based on Resettlement Assistance Program rates) and how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator and more! \nLearn how to recalculate financial support if situations change and how to connect with settlement agencies who can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities. \nTime: 11 am – 1 pm (PT) \nLocation (virtual): on Zoom \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-groups-of-five-community-sponsors-in-bc/
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/2025/06/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-e1753002671758.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250612T171701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171701Z
UID:10000698-1752069600-1752076800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Post-Arrival Responsibilities (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the first in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend. \nIn this first session\, sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program will \nlearn about the post-arrival support timeline; the minimum amount of financial support that they are expected to provide on arrival (based on Resettlement Assistance Program rates) and how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator and more! \nLearn how to recalculate financial support if situations change and how to connect with settlement agencies who can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities. \nTime: 11 am – 1 pm (PT) \nLocation (virtual): on Zoom \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-groups-of-five-community-sponsors-in-bc-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:20250714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250625T143403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T143403Z
UID:10000701-1752501600-1752508800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This online training session is designed to get Groups of Five and Community Sponsors ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. We will provide a thorough overview of the sponsorship roles and expectations as laid out in the program requirements. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nIRCC’s expectations for post-arrival settlement support\nThe key roles and responsibilities of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors\nHow to ensure newcomers (and sponsors) benefit from the full range of available community supports and services available to them\n\nRegister Here \nPlease note\, this training session runs from 12 – 2 pm (MDT)/ 2 – 4 pm (EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-to-settle-refugee-newcomers-psr-program-training-for-the-co-sponsors-constituent-groups-of-sahs-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250625T143403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T144234Z
UID:10000343-1752501600-1752508800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This online training session is designed to get Groups of Five and Community Sponsors ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. We will provide a thorough overview of the sponsorship roles and expectations as laid out in the program requirements. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nIRCC’s expectations for post-arrival settlement support\nThe key roles and responsibilities of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors\nHow to ensure newcomers (and sponsors) benefit from the full range of available community supports and services available to them\n\nRegister Here \nPlease note\, this training session runs from 12 – 2 pm (MDT)/ 2 – 4 pm (EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-to-settle-refugee-newcomers-psr-program-training-for-the-co-sponsors-constituent-groups-of-sahs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T163000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250706T050250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150519Z
UID:10000345-1752591600-1752597000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Webinaire: L'abc du parrainage privé de réfugiés (French language webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Cette session\, présentée par le RSTP pour les nouveaux parrains et les parrains expérimentés\, fournira un aperçu général du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR)\, y compris : \n\n>un aperçu des programmes de parrainage et de réinstallation de réfugiés du Canada ;\n>qui peut parrainer dans le cadre du PPPR ; les critères d’admissibilité et de recevabilité pour les réfugiés parrainés dans le cadre du PPPR ;\n>l’importance des documents relatifs au statut de réfugié et qui en a besoin ;\n>et un aperçu de la procédure de demande.\n\n  \nLes participants auront également le temps de poser toutes les questions pertinentes qu’ils souhaitent. \nVous Inscrire
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/webinaire-labc-du-parrainage-prive-de-refugies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T163000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250706T050250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T050250Z
UID:10000703-1752591600-1752597000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Webinaire: L'abc du parrainage privé de réfugiés (French language webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Cette session\, présentée par le RSTP pour les nouveaux parrains et les parrains expérimentés\, fournira un aperçu général du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR)\, y compris : \n\n>un aperçu des programmes de parrainage et de réinstallation de réfugiés du Canada ;\n>qui peut parrainer dans le cadre du PPPR ; les critères d’admissibilité et de recevabilité pour les réfugiés parrainés dans le cadre du PPPR ;\n>l’importance des documents relatifs au statut de réfugié et qui en a besoin ;\n>et un aperçu de la procédure de demande.\n\n  \nLes participants auront également le temps de poser toutes les questions pertinentes qu’ils souhaitent. \nVous Inscrire
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/webinaire-labc-du-parrainage-prive-de-refugies-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T163000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250706T051059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T051059Z
UID:10000704-1752591600-1752597000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Webinaire: L’abc du parrainage privé de réfugiés
DESCRIPTION:Cette session\, présentée par le RSTP pour les nouveaux parrains et les parrains expérimentés\, fournira un aperçu général du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR)\, y compris :  \n\n*un aperçu des programmes de parrainage et de réinstallation de réfugiés du Canada ; \n*qui peut parrainer dans le cadre du PPPR ; les critères d’admissibilité et de recevabilité pour les réfugiés parrainés dans le cadre du PPPR ; \n*l’importance des documents relatifs au statut de réfugié et qui en a besoin ; \n*et un aperçu de la procédure de demande. \n  \nLes participants auront également le temps de poser toutes les questions pertinentes qu’ils souhaitent. \nVous Inscrire
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/webinaire-labc-du-parrainage-prive-de-refugies-3/
LOCATION:En virtuel sur Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250705T062952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T062952Z
UID:10000702-1752764400-1752771600@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\n  \n\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-5-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250705T062952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163313Z
UID:10000344-1752764400-1752771600@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\n  \n\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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250720T092920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T092920Z
UID:10000711-1752998400-1753030800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #2: Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors (Online\, Canada-wide)
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? Join 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\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm EDT and runs for one hour. It is accessible from anywhere in Canada. \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-2-financial-requirements-and-budgeting-for-bvor-sponsors-online-canada-wide-2/
CATEGORIES:Groups of Five,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250720T092920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T092920Z
UID:10000353-1752998400-1753030800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #2: Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors (Online\, Canada-wide)
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? Join 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\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm EDT and runs for one hour. It is accessible from anywhere in Canada. \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-2-financial-requirements-and-budgeting-for-bvor-sponsors-online-canada-wide/
CATEGORIES:Groups of Five,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250720T090347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T090505Z
UID:10000349-1753189200-1753196400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving - Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. \nLearn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for success. \nJoin this session to learn about: \n\nWelcoming newcomers and providing orientation\nWays to manage communication between sponsors and the newcomers and within the sponsor group\nConnecting with and accessing free support from settlement service providers\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm CST. Location (virtual): on Zoom or in-person at 106 -129 3rd Avenue South\, Saskatoon\, SK (No registration required for in-person participants) \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-program-training-the-refugees-i-sponsored-are-arriving-now-what-hybrid-session-in-saskatoon-all-of-canada-online/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,City,Saskatoon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250720T090347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T090347Z
UID:10000707-1753189200-1753196400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving - Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. \nLearn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for success. \nJoin this session to learn about: \n\nWelcoming newcomers and providing orientation\nWays to manage communication between sponsors and the newcomers and within the sponsor group\nConnecting with and accessing free support from settlement service providers\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm CST. Location (virtual): on Zoom or in-person at 106 -129 3rd Avenue South\, Saskatoon\, SK (No registration required for in-person participants) \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-program-training-the-refugees-i-sponsored-are-arriving-now-what-hybrid-session-in-saskatoon-all-of-canada-online-2/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,City,Saskatoon
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250720T092616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T092616Z
UID:10000710-1753358400-1753362000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #1: Building a Strong BVOR Sponsorship Group (Online 4-part training series\, Canada-wide)
DESCRIPTION:A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us as we share practical guidance and resources on how to find like-minded people and build a strong sponsorship group together. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe different types of sponsorship groups\ngroup structures and roles of group members\nhow to find people to join your group\nhow to work together effectively as a group\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm (noon) EDT. \n  \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-1-building-a-strong-bvor-sponsorship-group-online-4-part-training-series-canada-wide-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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T152957
CREATED:20250720T092616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T092616Z
UID:10000352-1753358400-1753362000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #1: Building a Strong BVOR Sponsorship Group (Online 4-part training series\, Canada-wide)
DESCRIPTION:A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us as we share practical guidance and resources on how to find like-minded people and build a strong sponsorship group together. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe different types of sponsorship groups\ngroup structures and roles of group members\nhow to find people to join your group\nhow to work together effectively as a group\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm (noon) EDT. \n  \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-1-building-a-strong-bvor-sponsorship-group-online-4-part-training-series-canada-wide/
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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END:VCALENDAR