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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T180000
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UID:21133-1717524000-1717531200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Attn Ottawa) Must-know Basics of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (in-person workshop)
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to sponsor a refugee who is known to you\, through Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we invite you to join us in person for an introductory crash-course that will give you the tools you need to get started on your sponsorship journey. \n  \nWe will cover the following topics: \n\nThe private sponsorship of refugees program\nThe sponsorship requirements / WHO can become a sponsor\nThe refugee requirements / WHO can be sponsored under this program\n\nPlease note\, the time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Registration is required.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/attn-ottawa-must-know-basics-of-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-program-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Ottawa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240528T144512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T024553Z
UID:21135-1717696800-1717704000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Attn Ottawa) How to Calculate the PSR Financial Cost (in-person workshop for G5's / CS')
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this workshop is being held in-person in Ottawa and is intended for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors who are sponsoring under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. \n  \nWe will learn what the following are: \n\nThe sponsorship costs for the PSR program\nThe minimum financial requirements\nThe legal liability and the obligations involved throughout the sponsorship\n\n  \nRegistration for this event is required. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/attn-ottawa-how-to-calculate-the-psr-financial-cost-in-person-workshop-for-g5s-cs/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240510T183517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T181150Z
UID:21089-1717851600-1717858800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Le dossier de demande de parrainage de réfugiés
DESCRIPTION:This session will be presented in FRENCH. For more information on our French-language sessions\, please go to this page: Formations en français (https://www.rstp.ca/fr/events/) \n  \nCliquez ICI pour vous inscrire.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/le-dossier-de-demande-de-parrainage-de-refugies/
LOCATION:En virtuel sur Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240528T145106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T145106Z
UID:21137-1718128800-1718136000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Attn: Ottawa) What to Include in the PSR Application Package. (In-person workshop for G5 / CS)
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this workshop on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program is intended for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. \n  \nJoin us in person\, for a workshop on the components of the PSR Application. \nDuring this session you will learn: \n\nWhat supporting documents must be included in the application package\nHow to complete application forms for both the applicants and the sponsors\n\n  \nRegistration is required for this in-person event. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/attn-ottawa-what-to-include-in-the-psr-application-package-in-person-workshop-for-g5-cs/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240604T032024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T032322Z
UID:21170-1718301600-1718307000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Attn: Charlottetown) An Overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program\, an In-Person Workshop.
DESCRIPTION:An Overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program \nJoin us for an informative session on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. \nLearn about how individuals and groups can make a difference in the lives of refugees by sponsoring them to come to Canada through this program/pathway. \nDuring this session\, you will: \n\nFind out the eligibility criteria of the PSR program (Who can become a sponsor in Canada\, and who can be sponsored as a refugee).\nGet an overview of the application process.\nLearn about the settlement and financial requirements of sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/attn-charlottetown-an-overview-of-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-program-an-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:7 Pond St. Charlottetown\, PEI C1A 2N9\, 7 Pond St.\, Charlottetown\, Ontario\, C1S 2N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240528T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T150632Z
UID:21139-1718301600-1718308800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:How to Submit an Application on the PR Portal (Webinar for G5 & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this webinar is intended only for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.  \nJoin us from anywhere across Canada for a step-by-step virtual walkthrough of IRCC’s new Permanent Residence Portal. We will demonstrate how to upload your Private Sponsorship of Refugees application documents and will show you how to troubleshoot some known challenges. \n  \nTo attend this webinar\, please register in advance. The event time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/how-to-submit-an-application-on-the-pr-portal-webinar-for-g5-cs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240521T143116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T143116Z
UID:21116-1718456400-1718465400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Visite guidée du Portail de résidence permanente
DESCRIPTION:This session will be presented in FRENCH. For more information on our French-language sessions\, please go to this page: Formations en français (https://www.rstp.ca/fr/events/)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/visite-guidee-du-portail-de-residence-permanente/
LOCATION:En virtuel sur Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240604T034215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T060605Z
UID:21176-1718460000-1718467200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Attn: Vancouver) The Basics of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (In-person workshop).
DESCRIPTION:This in-person workshop in Vancouver will provide an in-depth look at the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, including an overview of: Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs\, who can sponsor under the PSR program\, the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program\, and the application process. \nWe will cover the following topics: \n\nThe private sponsorship of refugees program\nThe sponsorship requirements / WHO can become a sponsor\nThe refugee requirements / WHO can be sponsored under this program\n\nPlease note\, the time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 11 AM – 1PM PDT.  Registration is required.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/attn-vancouver-the-basics-of-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:MOSAIC\, 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 2P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240528T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T155714Z
UID:21143-1718733600-1718740800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Responsibilities: Ethical Considerations & Managing Expectations (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsors\, discover your financial and settlement responsibilities\, figure out how to make ethical considerations\, and develop strategies for managing expectations. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your sponsorship skills and journey\, so that you can better support the individual(s) you’ll be sponsoring and create a positive experience for all involved.\n\n \n\nRegistration is required. The event time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/post-arrival-responsibilities-ethical-considerations-managing-expectations-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Guiding-Principles_-Ethical-Considerations-in-Post-Arrival-Responsibilities.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240529T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T153659Z
UID:21147-1719329400-1719334800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting with Settlement Agencies within Ottawa.
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about which settlement agencies are within Ottawa? Want to know what services they currently offer for privately sponsored refugees? \nWe’ll show you how to access these services! \nSettlement agencies are a valuable support available to privately sponsored refugees in addition to their sponsors\, they do not replace the sponsors but enrich the settlement experience. They can help with a variety of tasks such as registrations in English LINC classes\, school enrollments for children and other crucial services. They provide valuable holistic support and information to PSR refugees after arrival\, and are an asset to sponsors ensuring a successful and positive settlement experience. \nRegistration is required for this virtual event. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/connecting-with-settlement-agencies-within-ottawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Navigating-Support_-Connecting-with-Settlement-Agencies.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240621T144755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T133434Z
UID:21265-1719421200-1719428400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:How to Submit an Application on the PR Portal (G5 & CS)
DESCRIPTION:RSTP is hosting an exclusive walkthrough of the PR Portal for Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors. This webinar will offer a step-by-step virtual tour of the new Permanent Residence Portal\, demonstrating how to upload your PSR application documents and troubleshoot known challenges. Attending both sessions is key to fully understanding the steps involved in submitting your application on the PR Portal. \nPlease REGISTER HERE. The time zone indicated is in Central Daylight Time (CDT) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/how-to-submit-an-application-on-the-pr-portal-g5-cs-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Walkthrough-of-the-PR-Portal-A-Comprehensive-Walkthrough-for-Groups-of-5-and-Community-Sponsors.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240626T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T154443Z
UID:21290-1719433800-1719437400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a SAH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This information session is specifically for organizations who have been incorporated for at least two years\, and who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024. In this webinar\, you will learn about the eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and the required supporting documents for applying to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.   You have the option to participate in one of the following sessions: (please note\, the same information is shared in each webinar. Please only register for one session only) \n\n26 JUN 2024 | 8:30 PM EDT REGISTER HERE\n24 JUL  2024 | 11:00 AM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n21 AUG 2024 | 6:00 PM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n\nIf you intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, please: \n\nRegister for one of the above Teams webinars to learn about the process\, and\ncomplete the RSTP Mandatory Training Pre-assessment Form.  If your organization is eligible\, prepared and ready\, you will be added to the waitlist for the Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder Course (SAH101) and notified when it becomes available for enrollment.\n\nABOUT THE MANDATORY ETRAINING COURSE The SAH101 etraining course is a mandatory requirement for organizations who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, and have: \n\nbeen incorporated for at least two years\,\nprevious experience in private sponsorship and settlement of refugees\,\nthe financial and human capacity to sponsor multiple undertakings each year.\n\nThis course is designed to provide participants with essential information about the eligibility requirements\, the SAH application process\, the SAH Agreement\, SAH financial and settlement responsibilities\, as well as best practices for monitoring and working with constituent groups/co-sponsors. The mandatory e-training course must be taken by: \n\nthe head of the organization\,\nthe organization’s main contact for refugee sponsorship\, and;\nany signing authorities who will be designated as representatives for submitting sponsorship applications on behalf of the organization.\n\nParticipants can work through the materials at a pace and time that works best for them\, however they are expected to spend approximately 6 hours to complete the course materials\, and to obtain a minimum passing grade of 60% before a certificate will be issued. When will the mandatory SAH course begin? The course becomes available when the application submission period opens for 2024. Watch for IRCC’S ANNOUNCEMENT on the canada.ca website to see when the application submission period begins.\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/becoming-a-sah-information-session-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240604T025249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T025727Z
UID:21167-1719502200-1719507600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Healing Horizons: Navigating Post-Arrival Responsibilities in Mental Health (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies to assist sponsored refugees dealing with trauma/mental health issues and discover how and where to access crucial mental health services in Ottawa. \n  \nRegistration for this event is required. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/healing-horizons-navigating-post-arrival-responsibilities-in-mental-health-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240610T215945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T215945Z
UID:21202-1719595800-1719606600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:EDMONTON: L'abc du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés
DESCRIPTION:This session will be presented in FRENCH. For more information on our French-language sessions\, please go to this page: Formations en français (https://www.rstp.ca/fr/events/)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/edmonton-labc-du-programme-de-parrainage-prive-de-refugies/
LOCATION:La Cité francophone\, 8627 91 Street\, Room 104\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6C 4S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Community Sponsors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T153939
CREATED:20240621T145024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T160706Z
UID:21267-1719597600-1719601200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:How to Submit your Application on the PR Portal (G5 & CS groups and their invited group members & principal applicants)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for invited group members and principal applicants who need to complete their application and upload documents in the PR Portal. Join us from anywhere across Canada to learn the necessary steps\, including accessing your application\, completing specific sections\, and uploading the required information. \nPlease REGISTER HERE. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/how-to-submit-your-application-on-the-pr-portal-g5-cs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Walkthrough-of-the-PR-Portal-A-Comprehensive-Walkthrough-for-Groups-of-5-and-Community-Sponsors.jpg
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