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SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, Edmonton AB: 'Showcasing settlement agencies and their free services in Edmonton'
DESCRIPTION:This virtual information session is intended for:\n Private sponsorship groups (PSR program) in Edmonton\n Sponsored refugee newcomers\n  \nEdmontonians\, learn about the free settlement programs and services available to sponsored refugees in your region. \nUnder the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, private sponsoring groups—including Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors\, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders—are responsible for ensuring that the essential settlement needs of the newcomers they sponsored are met throughout the 12-month post-arrival support period. \nWhile this responsibility can feel overwhelming\, the good news is that sponsors are not expected to manage it alone. Settlement Provider Organizations (SPOs) offer free professional support to newcomers (and their sponsors). Settlement workers play a key role in complementing and strengthening the support provided by private sponsors. By collaborating with SPO staff\, sponsorship groups can help ensure a smoother and more successful settlement and integration journey for the refugees they support. \nGuest speakers from three Edmonton-based settlement organizations will be present\, including: Catholic Social Services\, the Newcomer Centre\, and Action for Healthy Communities. They will share detailed information about their programs\, services\, and how these resources can benefit both sponsors and sponsored refugees. \nIf you have any questions or would like additional information\, please get in touch with Edmonton RSTP Trainer\, Meghri\, at mnerses@rstp.ca. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-edmonton-ab-showcasing-settlement-agencies-and-their-free-services-in-edmonton/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghri Nerses":MAILTO:mnerses@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T045506
CREATED:20260204T180903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180903Z
UID:10000777-1771686000-1771689600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar(s): ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program.’ (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:February 18 and 21 + March 18 and 21. Various topics – see below for details. \nQuick Learn Series \nOne Topic. One Hour. Maximum Impact. \nThe Quick Learn Series are a set of short\, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. \nThe upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January 2026. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge and overall readiness to meet their roles and responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, while also serving as a refresher for experienced sponsors to reinforce best practices and remain up to date with IRCC’s program requirements. \nPlease note: \nParticipants who attend a minimum of three sessions from these series (including sessions offered in 2025) and successfully complete the final quiz for each session will receive a Certificate of Participation\, formally recognizing their engagement. \nFamily Reunification Under the One Year Window Program \n\nFeb 21\, 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register\n\nSelf-Destination & Secondary Migration \n\nMar 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nMar 21 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinars-family-reunification-under-the-one-year-window-program-for-psr-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghri Nerses":MAILTO:mnerses@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T045506
CREATED:20260204T180610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180610Z
UID:10000776-1771444800-1771448400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar(s): 'Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program.' (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:February 18 and 21 + March 18 and 21. Various topics – see below for details. \nQuick Learn Series \nOne Topic. One Hour. Maximum Impact. \nThe Quick Learn Series are a set of short\, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. \nThe upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January 2026. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge and overall readiness to meet their roles and responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, while also serving as a refresher for experienced sponsors to reinforce best practices and remain up to date with IRCC’s program requirements. \nPlease note: \nParticipants who attend a minimum of three sessions from these series (including sessions offered in 2025) and successfully complete the final quiz for each session will receive a Certificate of Participation\, formally recognizing their engagement. \nFamily Reunification Under the One Year Window Program \n\nFeb 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nFeb 21\, 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register\n\nSelf-Destination & Secondary Migration \n\nMar 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nMar 21 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinars-family-reunification-under-the-one-year-window-program-for-psr-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T045506
CREATED:20260113T174320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T174320Z
UID:10000768-1770235200-1770240600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, Edmonton AB: ‘The Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors in the PSR Program – Part 2 of 2’ (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This is the second and final part of the Post-Arrival Responsibilities webinar series for sponsors in the Edmonton Alberta region. The series started started on January 28th – providing advanced sponsor guidance and an exploration of scenarios that may arise after a newcomer’s arrival to Canada. Participants will learn how to navigate self-destination and secondary migration\, understand post-arrival monitoring and Program Assurance activities\, and manage expectations while upholding ethical considerations. \nYou’ll learn about: \n• Self-Destination & Secondary Migration \n• Post-Arrival Monitoring and Program Assurance \n• Managing expectations and ethical considerations \n• Best practices for ongoing support of newcomers \n• Financial responsibilities of sponsors \n• RAP rates and how they are applied \n• Using the Minimum Financial Calculator tool \n• Settlement responsibilities before and after arrival \n• Available RSTP resources \n*Please note\, this webinar is intended for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the PSR program. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-edmonton-ab-the-post-arrival-responsibilities-of-sponsors-in-the-psr-program-part-2-of-2-for-groups-of-5-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghri Nerses":MAILTO:mnerses@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T045506
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UID:10000766-1769864400-1769868000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: ‘Quick Learn Series – IRCC’s post-arrival monitoring and assurance activities’ (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:The Quick Learn Series are a set of short\, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge and overall readiness to meet their roles and responsibilities under the PSR Program\, while also serving as a refresher for experienced sponsors to reinforce best practices and remain up to date with IRCC’s program requirements. \nPlease note: \nParticipants who attend a minimum of three sessions from these series (including sessions offered in 2025) and successfully complete the final quiz for each session will receive a Certificate of Participation\, formally recognizing their engagement. \nThe upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January 2026. \n  \nTOPIC 1: ‘IRCC Post-Arrival Monitoring and Assurance Activities’ \n\nJan 27\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nJan 31\, 2026 • 11:00 AM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 2: ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program’ \n\nFeb 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nFeb 21\, 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 3: ‘Self-Destination & Secondary Migration’ \n\nMar 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nMar 21 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/24159/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T045506
CREATED:20260113T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T172759Z
UID:10000765-1769544000-1769547600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: 'Quick Learn Series - IRCC's post-arrival monitoring and assurance activities' (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:The Quick Learn Series are a set of short\, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge and overall readiness to meet their roles and responsibilities under the PSR Program\, while also serving as a refresher for experienced sponsors to reinforce best practices and remain up to date with IRCC’s program requirements. \nPlease note: \nParticipants who attend a minimum of three sessions from these series (including sessions offered in 2025) and successfully complete the final quiz for each session will receive a Certificate of Participation\, formally recognizing their engagement. \nThe upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January 2026. \nTOPIC 1: ‘IRCC Post-Arrival Monitoring and Assurance Activities’ \n\nJan 27\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nJan 31\, 2026 • 11:00 AM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 2: ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program’ \n\nFeb 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nFeb 21\, 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register\n\nTopic 3: ‘Self-Destination & Secondary Migration’ \n\nMar 18\, 2026 • 6:00 PM MDT – Register\nMar 21 2026 • 1:00 PM MDT – Register
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-quick-learn-series-irccs-post-arrival-monitoring-and-assurance-activities-for-psr-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T045506
CREATED:20251210T184126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T184126Z
UID:10000758-1765623600-1765627200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: “Essential supports after arrival & during the first three months”
DESCRIPTION:Join RSTP trainers Anoush & Meghri for a virtual session on the key responsibilities and supports that Private Sponsors should provide during a newcomer’s first three months in Canada. We will discuss the most common immediate settlement needs\, essential services\, and practical steps to help newcomers adjust and begin building their lives in their new community. \nSome highlights of what will be covered: \n Immediate settlement needs after arrival \n Essential services available \n Cultural adjustment and orientation \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this session starts at 1 pm MDT.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-essential-supports-after-arrival-during-the-first-three-months-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T045506
CREATED:20251210T164646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T164646Z
UID:10000757-1765382400-1765386000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: "Essential supports after arrival & during the first three months"
DESCRIPTION:Join RSTP trainers Anoush & Meghri for a virtual session on the key responsibilities and supports that Private Sponsors should provide during a newcomer’s first three months in Canada. We will discuss the most common immediate settlement needs\, essential services\, and practical steps to help newcomers adjust and begin building their lives in their new community. \nSome highlights of what will be covered: \n Immediate settlement needs after arrival \n Essential services available \n Cultural adjustment and orientation \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this session starts at 6 pm MDT.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-essential-supports-after-arrival-during-the-first-three-months/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghri Nerses":MAILTO:mnerses@rstp.ca
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