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PSR Program Training: The Many Responsibilities of a Private Sponsor (Hybrid, in-person in Saskatoon or Canada-wide online)

Saskatoon Open Door Society 129 3rd Avenue North #100, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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. A private sponsor of refugees is required to ensure that the refugees they sponsor integrate well into their new communities. What exactly […]

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Monthly PSR Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13

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 […]

Post-Arrival Responsibilities: Managing Expectations & Making Ethical Considerations (hosted from BC, for all Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors across Canada)

Virtual

This virtual training session is the second workshop in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Sponsors from both the PSR and BVOR program are welcome to join us for some valuable skill training. This session provides information on how sponsors can: manage their expectations and […]

PSR Post-Arrival Financial Support Webinar: “How Much Money do I Need to Give to the Newly Arrived Refugees?” (Saskatoon in-person + Online Canada-wide)

Virtual

(For sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees/PSR program) Sponsors in the PSR program are required to provide financial support to the newcomers they have sponsored. Learn to determine the amount of money that sponsors are required to provide to the newcomers by using the Financial Support Calculator tool.     Please note, this is a […]

PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities – Focus on IRCC Assurance Activities (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in Canada)))

Virtual

(Webinar for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, Canada-wide participants are welcome to join. Facilitated by our BC Trainer Gizol Shah) This virtual training session is the third and final workshop in a 3-part summer series on Post Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in […]

E-training Course: Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (IET101)

Virtual

Please note: this online E-Training course will run from September 8th to November 9th, 2025. We strongly recommend that individuals who enroll in the course attend the orientation session on September 8th before starting the course.  This online RSTP E-training course is designed to help you learn all about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) […]

Refusals and Judicial Reviews: Real Success Stories (Online Info Session & Panel for PSR Sponsors)

Virtual

This webinar will help sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program better understand how to respond to negative decisions. Join us to hear real success stories from private refugee sponsors who turned refusals into wins. In this session, you’ll learn how to: • Understand common reasons for refusals • Navigate procedural fairness and […]

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Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal

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 […]

The Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (Online training session)

Virtual

This online training session will guide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program through their post-arrival responsibilities based on the program’s requirements, including financial support, settlement assistance, and community integration. Participants will learn practical ways to meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) requirements while helping newcomers build a strong start in Canada. […]

Online Info Session: Social Programs for Newcomers at the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) (For sponsors & newcomers in Alberta)

Virtual

(Webinar for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their Constituent Groups /Co-sponsors in Calgary) An online info session introducing Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's (CCIS) services and programs that are available to newcomers, including sponsored refugees in the region. Sponsors in the BVOR and PSR programs, as well as sponsored newcomers are welcome to join. […]