Past Webinars
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RAP-PSR Promising Practices in Supporting Resettlement during COVID-19
August 12, 2020A virtual conversation for the sponsorship community to hear from RAP colleagues about their experience planning for receiving Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) during the pandemic, and to explore together what […]
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Information Session with IRCC on the Travel Resumption Process for Privately Sponsored Refugees
July 13, 2020This recorded webinar delivered by IRCC staff provides information about the travel resumption process for resettled refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic, explains from where and how refugees will be resettled […]
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Les répercussions de la COVID-19 sur les demandes de parrainage de réfugiés
27 Mars, 2020Les répercussions de la COVID-19 sur les demandes de parrainage de réfugiés (pour Groupes de cinq et Répondants communautaires).
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COVID-19 Update for Refugee Sponsors
April 8, 2020The webinar for Constituent Groups and co-sponsors of SAHs, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors provides an update on measures introduced by IRCC, the IOM and the UNHCR in response […]
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IRCC’s Post-Arrival Assurance Activities (Part 2)
January 20, 2020This webinar for new and experienced sponsors provides an in-depth look at IRCC’s post-arrival assurance activities, including a a case scenario to give attendees a better understanding of what IRCC’s post-arrival […]
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IRCC’s Post-Arrival Assurance Activities (Part 1)
This webinar for new and experienced sponsors provides an in-depth look at IRCC’s post-arrival assurance activities, including a a case scenario to give attendees a better understanding of what IRCC’s post-arrival […]
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Financial Responsibilities for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
This webinar for new and experienced Groups of Five and Community Sponsors reviews sponsors’ financial responsibilities; examines the relationship between the Sponsorship Cost Table/In-Kind Deduction Table and the RAP Rates; […]
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Financial Responsibilities for SAHs
This webinar for new and experienced SAHs provides an in-depth look at sponsors’ financial responsibilities as outlined in the Sponsorship Agreement, Appendix A of the IMM 5413 Guide and Section […]
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FAQs on Post Arrival Financial Support for SAHs
This webinar for new and experienced SAHs provides an in-depth look at the recent changes and updates to the FAQs on Post-Arrival Financial Support and use case scenarios to provide […]
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Introduction to Canada’s Refugee Sponsorship Programs
(2019) Topics covered: an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship programs; the history and launch of the PSR program; and, the PSR program as part of global resettlement efforts.
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The PSR Program: Who can sponsor and who can be sponsored
(2019) Topics covered: who can sponsor under the PSR program; who can be sponsored; refugee status documents: what are they and who needs them; and, an overview of sponsors’ financial […]
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The PSR Program: How to prepare and submit a successful application package
IMPORTANT CHANGES AS OF 01 Jan 2024 Applications for Private sponsorship are no longer submitted by email to ROC-O. Sponsors must use the Permanent Residence Portal to submit their applications. […]
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The PSR Program: Adding dependents post-submission and updating applications
(2019) Topics covered: the importance of keeping IRCC up-to-date with any changes in circumstances; who to contact and when; and, how to add dependents post-submission.
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The PSR Program: Supporting Settlement and Integration
(2019) Topics covered: recap of sponsors’ settlement and financial responsibilities under the PSR program; the importance of connecting newcomers with a settlement agency; managing expectations; power imbalance; and, ethical considerations.
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The PSR Program: Preparing for Month 13
(2019) Topics covered: when should sponsors start preparing for Month 13; what to consider when preparing newcomers for Month 13; services available for sponsored newcomers in Month 13; evaluating the […]
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How to Submit a PSR Application to ROC-O by Email
IMPORTANT CHANGES AS OF 01 Jan 2024 Applications for Private sponsorship are no longer submitted by email to ROC-O. Sponsors must use the Permanent Residence Portal to submit their applications. […]
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Preserving and Improving the Mental Health of Refugees, their Sponsors and Supporters
(2019) In this webinar delivered by Klaus Gruber, he reviews what we understand about mental health and the threats and challenges to sound mental health as well as the contributions […]
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When Helping Hurts – Reviewing Vicarious Trauma
(2019) In this webinar, Klaus Gruber shared information on the concept of vicarious trauma, how it affects us, and also presents ideas about how we can protect ourselves while helping […]
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Refugee Sponsorship, Cultural Sensitivity and Communication: Communicating across Cultures
(2019) This webinar will provide refugee sponsors with information and tips on cross-cultural communication styles. The following topics will be covered: dimensions of culture; aspects of cultural differences; visible and […]
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Month 13 Webinar for the Atlantic Provinces: Preparing for the end of sponsorship
(2018) Sponsors in the Atlantic Provinces will learn the following: When should sponsors start preparing for the end of sponsorship?; What to consider when preparing newcomers for post sponsorship?; What programs are available […]