Resource library

Group of Five Refugee Sponsorship

Are you a member of a Group of Five but not sure what forms are needed? Wondering what happens to a refugee sponsorship application after you submit in Canada? This web-based training session offered more information about the necessary forms, the in-Canada processing of G5 applications, common reasons for returns/rejections, refugee status recognition proof and overseas processing.

Sexual Harassment (in Tigrinya)

October 6, 2015 – Overview of Private Refugee Sponsorship

This webinar provides an overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program in Canada (excluding Quebec). The information in the webinar is only up to date as of October 6, 2015. Contact RSTP at info@rstp.ca for the most updated information. https://youtu.be/zarYhgphBsc  

Overview Webinar: Private Sponsorship of Refugees program in Canada

This webinar provides an overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program in Canada (excluding Quebec). The information in the webinar is only up to date as of September 15, 2015. On September 19, 2015,  the Canadian Government announced it has temporarily exempt Syrians and Iraqis from the requirement to provide proof of refugee status in order to be sponsored by a Group of Five or Community Sponsor.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (in Tigrinya)

Overview Webinar: Private Sponsorship of Refugees program in Canada

This webinar provides an overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program in Canada (excluding Quebec). The information in the webinar is only up to date as of September 15, 2015. On September 19, 2015,  the Canadian Government announced it has temporarily exempt Syrians and Iraqis from the requirement to provide proof of refugee status in order to be sponsored by a Group of Five or Community Sponsor.

Refugees, Mental Health and Sponsorship

Through interviews with mental health service providers and a member of a sponsoring group, this video presents some of the challenges of sponsoring refugees who experience mental health issues and helpful tips for supporting such refugees.

Health Care Coverage for Privately Sponsored Refugees in Ontario (in Tigrinya)

Refugees, Mental Health and Sponsorship

Through interviews with mental health service providers and a member of a sponsoring group, this video presents some of the challenges of sponsoring refugees who experience mental health issues and helpful tips for supporting such refugees.

Why Sponsor Refugees?

This video is recommended for viewing with groups that are new to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. It features reflections by seasoned Canadian sponsors.