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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250720T091744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T091744Z
UID:10000709-1754488800-1754496000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Responsibilities: Managing Expectations & Making Ethical Considerations (hosted from BC\, for all Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors across Canada)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session provides information on how sponsors can: \n\n\nmanage their expectations and what ethical considerations to make. \n\nthe stages of settlement;\ncultural awareness/adjustment; expectation management;\nthe value of providing orientation;\nethical considerations and the rights of sponsored newcomers;\nand potential power imbalances.\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 2 pm EST / 11 am PT and is held online.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/post-arrival-responsibilities-managing-expectations-making-ethical-considerations-hosted-from-bc-for-all-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors-across-canada-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-7.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250720T091744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T091744Z
UID:10000351-1754488800-1754496000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Responsibilities: Managing Expectations & Making Ethical Considerations (hosted from BC\, for all Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors across Canada)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session provides information on how sponsors can: \n\n\nmanage their expectations and what ethical considerations to make. \n\nthe stages of settlement;\ncultural awareness/adjustment; expectation management;\nthe value of providing orientation;\nethical considerations and the rights of sponsored newcomers;\nand potential power imbalances.\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 2 pm EST / 11 am PT and is held online.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/post-arrival-responsibilities-managing-expectations-making-ethical-considerations-hosted-from-bc-for-all-groups-of-5-and-community-sponsors-across-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-7.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250812T200523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200523Z
UID:10000713-1755172800-1755174600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match ! Webinar #4 Submitting your BVOR Sponsorship Application (A 4-Part BVOR Sponsorship Training Series)
DESCRIPTION:Ready Set Match #4: Submitting Your BVOR Sponsorship Application \nYou’ve built a strong group and raised the necessary funds\, now it’s time to take the exciting next step in your sponsorship journey: matching with a BVOR refugee or refugee family! Join us as we take a closer look at the matching process and get you ready to submit your application to sponsor and welcome BVOR refugees. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about: \n\nthe matching process\nwhat to consider when matching\ncreating your settlement plan\npreparing your sponsorship application\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-webinar-4-submitting-your-bvor-sponsorship-application-a-4-part-bvor-sponsorship-training-series-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250812T200523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200523Z
UID:10000355-1755172800-1755174600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match ! Webinar #4 Submitting your BVOR Sponsorship Application (A 4-Part BVOR Sponsorship Training Series)
DESCRIPTION:Ready Set Match #4: Submitting Your BVOR Sponsorship Application \nYou’ve built a strong group and raised the necessary funds\, now it’s time to take the exciting next step in your sponsorship journey: matching with a BVOR refugee or refugee family! Join us as we take a closer look at the matching process and get you ready to submit your application to sponsor and welcome BVOR refugees. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about: \n\nthe matching process\nwhat to consider when matching\ncreating your settlement plan\npreparing your sponsorship application\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-webinar-4-submitting-your-bvor-sponsorship-application-a-4-part-bvor-sponsorship-training-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250818T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T180747Z
UID:10000714-1755622800-1755628200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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)
DESCRIPTION:(For sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees/PSR program)\nSponsors 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. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this is a hybrid event. For in-person attendance in Saskatoon\, please come to 106 -129 – 3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon SK (no registration required). Webinar/workshop starts at 3 pm CST/ 5 pm EST. \n  \nHave questions? Please connect with our webinar facilitator Helen at hsmithmcintyre@rstp.ca.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/post-arrival-financial-support-webinar-how-much-money-do-i-need-to-give-to-the-newly-arrived-refugees-saskatoon-in-person-online-canada-wide-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250818T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T180846Z
UID:10000356-1755622800-1755628200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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)
DESCRIPTION:(For sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees/PSR program)\nSponsors 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. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this is a hybrid event. For in-person attendance in Saskatoon\, please come to 106 -129 – 3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon SK (no registration required). Webinar/workshop starts at 3 pm CST/ 5 pm EST. \n  \nHave questions? Please connect with our webinar facilitator Helen at hsmithmcintyre@rstp.ca.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/post-arrival-financial-support-webinar-how-much-money-do-i-need-to-give-to-the-newly-arrived-refugees-saskatoon-in-person-online-canada-wide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-6.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250818T181451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T181451Z
UID:10000715-1756220400-1756225800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Family Reunification under the One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) Provision.
DESCRIPTION:(For private sponsors and newly arrived or soon-to arrive sponsored refugee newcomers)\nWere some of the members of the family you sponsored unable to travel to Canada with the Principal Applicant?  If so\, you may be eligible to reunite the family members in Canada by filling out a One Year Window application. \nThe OYW is a special provision that allows refugee newcomers in specific situations to bring the remainder of the family to  Canada. \nJoin us to learn about: \n-the eligibility requirements \n-where to find the application forms \n-and how to fill out the application. \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note this workshop/webinar starts at 1 pm CST/3 pm EST and is 1 1/2 hours long. \nFor in-person attendance in Saskatoon\, please come to 106 -129 – 3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon SK (no registration required). \n  \nHave questions? Contact our webinar/workshop facilitator Helen at hsmithmcintyre@rstp.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/an-introduction-to-family-reunification-under-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-oyw-provision-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-7.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250818T181451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T181451Z
UID:10000357-1756220400-1756225800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Family Reunification under the One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) Provision.
DESCRIPTION:(For private sponsors and newly arrived or soon-to arrive sponsored refugee newcomers)\nWere some of the members of the family you sponsored unable to travel to Canada with the Principal Applicant?  If so\, you may be eligible to reunite the family members in Canada by filling out a One Year Window application. \nThe OYW is a special provision that allows refugee newcomers in specific situations to bring the remainder of the family to  Canada. \nJoin us to learn about: \n-the eligibility requirements \n-where to find the application forms \n-and how to fill out the application. \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note this workshop/webinar starts at 1 pm CST/3 pm EST and is 1 1/2 hours long. \nFor in-person attendance in Saskatoon\, please come to 106 -129 – 3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon SK (no registration required). \n  \nHave questions? Contact our webinar/workshop facilitator Helen at hsmithmcintyre@rstp.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/an-introduction-to-family-reunification-under-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-oyw-provision/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-7.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250818T182239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T182239Z
UID:10000716-1756303200-1756306800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities - Focus on IRCC Assurance Activities (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in Canada)))
DESCRIPTION:(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)\nThis 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 British Columbia. Although Groups of Five and Community Sponsors across Canada are welcome to join this online session too. \nJoin us to get an in-depth look at Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Assurance program. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nthe 3 types of assurance activities (reported cases\, reactive monitoring\, and routine monitoring)\,\nacceptable proof of support documents\nthe post-arrival case review process\n\n\nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 11 am PT/ 2 pm EST and is 2 hours long. \nHave questions? Please reach out to Gizol at gshah@rstp.ca \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-responsibilities-focus-on-ircc-assurance-activities-for-groups-of-5-community-sponsors-in-canada-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/post-arrival-responsibilities-of-G5-CS-sponsors-PSR-8.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233246
CREATED:20250818T182239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T182239Z
UID:10000358-1756303200-1756306800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities - Focus on IRCC Assurance Activities (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in Canada)))
DESCRIPTION:(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)\nThis 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 British Columbia. Although Groups of Five and Community Sponsors across Canada are welcome to join this online session too. \nJoin us to get an in-depth look at Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Assurance program. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nthe 3 types of assurance activities (reported cases\, reactive monitoring\, and routine monitoring)\,\nacceptable proof of support documents\nthe post-arrival case review process\n\n\nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 11 am PT/ 2 pm EST and is 2 hours long. \nHave questions? Please reach out to Gizol at gshah@rstp.ca \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-post-arrival-responsibilities-focus-on-ircc-assurance-activities-for-groups-of-5-community-sponsors-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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