Webinars (Virtual)

No current webinars

Past Webinars

• Workshop for CGs and Co-Sponsors of SAHs

  Date:Saturday, August 28, 2021
  Time:2:00 PM EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  In this online session, RSTP will provide an orientation on the responsibilities of CGs and co-sponsors when working with SAHs to sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.  The following topics will be discussed and examined during the workshop: 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.

  Registration link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuceqqpjstGtJgE1xwYUyQDBVIDKKQ0r2p

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  Se préparer pour réussir l’année de parrainage!

  Date:Wednesday, August 25, 2021
  Time:19 h à 21 h (HAE)
  Where: Virtual
  

  THIS WEBINAR WILL BE HELD IN FRENCH. For more information on our webinars in French, please check this page: https://www.rstp.ca/fr/formation/webinaires/

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  Le dossier de demande de parrainage

  Date:Wednesday, August 18, 2021
  Time:19 h à 21 h (HAE)
  Where: Zoom
  

  THIS WEBINAR WILL BE HELD IN FRENCH. For more information on our webinars in French, please check this page: https://www.rstp.ca/fr/formation/webinaires/

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  Monthly Webinar Showcasing your local SPO – Edmonton Mennonite Centre for the Newcomers

  Date:Wednesday, August 18, 2021
  Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM MDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  The purpose of this webinar is to introduce the community to Edmonton Mennonite Centre for the Newcomers (EMCN), and learn about the way they deliver services currently (is it still online, or in-person, or a hybrid model?).  We will also learn how newcomers can access these services, e.g. if a sponsorship group is awaiting an arrival, what do they need to know about contacting this organization once the newcomer arrives in Canada?  To join the webinar please click on the Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9157549089874020620

• Q&A on arrivals – private sponsorship of refugees and travel resumption

  Date:Tuesday, August 17, 2021
  Time:7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  How do you know if the refugee you are sponsoring will arrive soon? How will you prepare for their arrival? What is ArriveCAN? Join this RSTP webinar to ask questions about preparing for arrivals.

  Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-iopzsuEtFqxLqdXR_ChX3ooohXESnb

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  Les responsabilités des groupes qui parrainent des réfugiés

  Date:Wednesday, August 11, 2021
  Time:19 h à 21 h (HAE)
  Where: Zoom
  

  THIS WEBINAR WILL BE HELD IN FRENCH. For more information on our webinars in French, please check this page: https://www.rstp.ca/fr/formation/webinaires/

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  Qui peut être parrainé en tant que réfugié? Qui peut parrainer des réfugiés?

  Date:Wednesday, August 4, 2021
  Time:19 h à 21 h (HAE)
  Where: Zoom
  

  THIS WEBINAR WILL BE HELD IN FRENCH. For more information on our webinars in French, please check this page: https://www.rstp.ca/fr/formation/webinaires/

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  Virtual Drop-in Session about Post-arrival Support – GTA

  Date:Saturday, July 31, 2021
  Time:3:00 pm EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  Are you expecting new arrivals? Do you have questions about post-arrival support; calculating financial support, planning non-financial support, working with settlement agency and more? Anxious about expectations management or covid related questions or concerns? Drop-in to this webinar for a Q & A and discussion time. This session will be only for issues questions related to post-arrival support. If you have questions on how to prepare a successful application, please check our website for other upcoming or past webinars.

  Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdOqqrzwuHNbSOsjk_cLE4V46nna7r8_w

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  Financial Support for the Refugees Who Have Arrived

  Date:Sunday, July 25, 2021
  Time:7:00 pm CST
  Where: Virtual
  

  The person/family you have sponsored is coming. You will need to know about start-up costs and monthly payments. Please join us to learn about the financial requirements and the calculator.  Please note that the maximum audience allowed at the event venue is 5 people.  The event is also accessible virtually through Zoom; for registration link and password, please contact RSTP trainer, Helen Smith-McIntyre, at tel: 306-343-8303 or email: hsmithmcintyre@rstp.ca.

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  Groups of Five and Community Sponsors – Application Forms Clinic (English)

  Date:Tuesday, July 13, 2021
  Time:5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  Have any questions about application Forms? This RSTP webinar session will give you the chance to ask questions and learn from others when it comes to filling out the application forms.

  Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kcuurpj8tG9OBr1ewsvR2FB7PLJUZvWDj