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Online Workshop for CGs and Co-Sponsors of SAHs
Date:Saturday, September 25, 2021
Time:3:00 pm EDT
Where: Virtual

This monthly online session will provide an orientation for the Constituent Groups (CGs) and co-sponsors of SAHs that are sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. The following topics will be discussed and examined: the relationship between CGs, co-sponsors and SAHs; the minimum amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide to refugees sponsored under the PSR program on arrival based on the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates and how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator; situations that may change the amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide once the refugees arrive in Canada; an overview of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the program and how settlement agencies can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities; and, an overview of IRCC’s post-arrival assurance activities.

For registration, please click:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucOmtrjIoHdbrZVE-kdypILUnwGRBviNm
Saskatchewan: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?
Date:Friday, September 24, 2021
Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Where: Virtual

Join us to discuss what settlement services are currently being offered by local settlement agencies to sponsored newcomers and how those services can be accessed. We will talk about how newcomer-serving agencies are adapting to provincial re-opening plans, what new programs and initiatives have emerged over the past year during the pandemic, and what sponsors need to know if they would like to connect sponsored newcomers with the settlement programs in their area.

Registration link: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Manitoba: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?
Date:Thursday, September 23, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Where: Virtual

Join us to discuss what settlement services are currently being offered by local settlement agencies to sponsored newcomers and how those services can be accessed. We will talk about how newcomer-serving agencies are adapting to provincial re-opening plans, what new programs and initiatives have emerged over the past year during the pandemic, and what sponsors need to know if they would like to connect sponsored newcomers with the settlement programs in their area.

Registration link: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Ottawa and Northern Ontario: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?
Date:Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Where: Virtual

Join us to discuss what settlement services are currently being offered by local settlement agencies to sponsored newcomers and how those services can be accessed. We will talk about how newcomer-serving agencies are adapting to provincial re-opening plans, what new programs and initiatives have emerged over the past year during the pandemic, and what sponsors need to know if they would like to connect sponsored newcomers with the settlement programs in their area.

Registration link: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Greater Toronto Area: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?
Date:Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Where: Virtual

Join us to discuss what settlement services are currently being offered by local settlement agencies to sponsored newcomers and how those services can be accessed. We will talk about how newcomer-serving agencies are adapting to provincial re-opening plans, what new programs and initiatives have emerged over the past year during the pandemic, and what sponsors need to know if they would like to connect sponsored newcomers with the settlement programs in their area.

Registration link: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Information Sessions on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
Date:Saturday, September 18, 2021
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM MDT
Where: Virtual

Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) in partnership with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) is pleased to offer a series of information sessions on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Individuals and groups can join one of the Zoom presentations and learn how to sponsor refugees.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84842931828?pwd=QWdscjJFUTRITCtRU3NZbTEzZFgxZz09
Southern Ontario: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?
Date:Friday, September 17, 2021
Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Where: Virtual

Join us to discuss what settlement services are currently being offered by local settlement agencies to sponsored newcomers and how those services can be accessed. We will talk about how newcomer-serving agencies are adapting to provincial re-opening plans, what new programs and initiatives have emerged over the past year during the pandemic, and what sponsors need to know if they would like to connect sponsored newcomers with the settlement programs in their area.

Registration link: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
NB and PEI: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?
Date:Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time:2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ADT
Where: Virtual

Join us to discuss what settlement services are currently being offered by local settlement agencies to sponsored newcomers and how those services can be accessed. We will talk about how newcomer-serving agencies are adapting to provincial re-opening plans, what new programs and initiatives have emerged over the past year during the pandemic, and what sponsors need to know if they would like to connect sponsored newcomers with the settlement programs in their area.

Registration link: Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Information Sessions on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
Date:Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time:6:00pm to 9:00pm MDT
Where: Virtual

Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) in partnership with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) is pleased to offer a series of information sessions on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Individuals and groups can join one of the Zoom presentations and learn how to sponsor refugees.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89684840553?pwd=Uld5TnI5cm1PaVNEaEhJM1hCRERGZz09
Introduction to a Groups of Five Sponsorship – GTA
Date:Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time:6:00pm EDT
Where: Virtual

Are you familiar with the Group of Five Sponsorship? Do you want to know who can sponsor and who can be sponsored? Are you in the process of preparing a G5 application and have questions? You are not sure about the financial obligation, proof of funds and supporting documents? Join the upcoming introductory webinar to get answers to the above questions and more about the Group of Five sponsorship.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtce6oqDMiGtZy59pH2aYsYxWnZpKNUQTP

RSTP MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES

March 2023

We would like to share a schedule for the RSTP monthly webinar series in March. The series consists of 6 live interactive webinars covering various stages in the PSR program from understanding the eligibility criteria for sponsors and applicants, to preparing a successful application, welcoming newcomers, and concluding a sponsorship period.

This series is offered on a monthly basis.

Below please find the schedule for March:

1 – Before You Apply to Sponsor

Follow Aliya and learn about sponsorship while she finds out: who is eligible to be sponsored, who can be a sponsor, the cost of sponsorship, and an overview of the application process.

Date: March 2, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST)

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/281167542835813980

2 – Preparing a Settlement Plan

Continue to learn with Aliya’s sponsorship group as they figure out why the settlement plan is central to the application, how to calculate the application budget, where to find the application guide and how to read it with ease. And let’s not forget, contingency planning!

Date: March 7, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST)

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2748581586727962709

3 – Preparing a Successful Application

It is time for Aliya’s group to fill the application package! Learn with our case study members as they find out what to include in their application package and the most common reasons for applications being returned and refused

Date: March 9, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST)

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1969057529448765785

4 – Preparing for Arrival and Orientation

Hooray! Aliya’s brother and his family are due to arrive! Follow along with Aliya and the Group of Five as they make sure they have everything ready to welcome and give orientation to Samuel, Estelle and their 2 children. This interactive webinar will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities; review ethical considerations that are important to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees; the power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate the imbalance; and the importance of managing expectations.

Date: March 14, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT)

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/894829171553503327

5 – Fulfilling Your Obligations through Assurance

Our case study group has an information request from IRCC! Join this interactive webinar and learn with Aliya and her group about how to keep sponsorship records and respond to IRCC’s requests. Plus, learn about the purpose and process of Assurance.

Date: March 16, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT)

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4946716436884801629

6 – Completing a Successful Sponsorship Year

What exactly happens at the end of the sponsorship year? Join this interactive webinar and learn with Aliya’s group and Samuel’s family as they plan how to work towards Samuel and Estelle’s independence and complete the 12 months of sponsorship!

Date: March 21, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT)

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8924134879178904922

Webinars (Virtual)

Past Webinars

Online Workshop for CGs and Co-Sponsors of SAHs

Saskatchewan: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?

Manitoba: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?

Ottawa and Northern Ontario: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?

Greater Toronto Area: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?

Information Sessions on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program

Southern Ontario: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?

NB and PEI: What Settlement Services are Currently Available for Newcomers and How to Access These Services?

Information Sessions on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program

Introduction to a Groups of Five Sponsorship – GTA