Webinars (Virtual)

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Past Webinars

• Case Studies and Q&A: Proof of Funds

  Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021
  Time:5:00pm to 6:30pm EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  A short and sweet session to discuss commonly asked fundraising and proof of funds questions. This session will be aimed at Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. It will not be recorded. Presented by Gabrielle Jacobs, RSTP Eastern and Northern Ontario trainer.

  Zoom registration link:  https://zoom.us/j/98099256110?pwd=cDVIWklSbTRUdDZkbkI2ZlA0Vmw3dz09

• Preparing a Settlement Plan: The Financial and Settlement Responsibilities of Sponsors under the PSR Program

  Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021
  Time:6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at the financial and settlement responsibilities of sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: how long sponsors are expected to provide financial support to refugees sponsored under the PSR program; the minimum amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide to refugees on arrival and the relationship between the Sponsorship Cost Table and the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates; how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator to calculate the minimum level of financial support required on arrival; situations that may change the amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide once the refugees arrive in Canada; and, an overview of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the program and how settlement agencies can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities.

  Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1138808587983113999

• What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and How Does it Work?

  Date:Thursday, May 6, 2021
  Time:6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs; who can sponsor under the PSR program; the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program; the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them; and, an overview of the application process.

  Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2560392460302106127

• Preparing and Transitioning to Month 13

  Date:Thursday, April 29, 2021
  Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors while providing an in-depth look at what is Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13; resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers with the transition; what to consider when sponsors and sponsored newcomers begin preparing for the transition; services that are available to sponsored newcomers in Month 13; and, how to evaluate the sponsorship period.

  Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1444655338835775503

• Preparing for Arrival and Providing Post-Arrival Support: Handling Unrealistic Expectations and Practicing Ethical Consideration

  Date:Tuesday, April 27, 2021
  Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs; 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.

  Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2088121429247485199

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  On Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)

  Date:Sunday, April 25, 2021
  Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm CST
  Where: 106 - 129 3rd Avenue, North Saskatoon SK
  

  In this RSTP workshop/webinar, participants would review the process of submitting applications and the basic requirements to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.

  Please note that the maximum audience allowed at the event venue is 5 people.  The event is also accessible virtually through Zoom meeting via registration link: https://zoom.us/j/95596772225?pwd=bm9UTmZ5YVRFdTJsblQxUmZtandOZz09.  For more information, please contact RSTP trainer, Helen Smith-McIntyre, at tel: 306-343-8303.

   

   

• Posez-moi n’importe quelle question sur le parrainage des réfugiés!

  Date:Saturday, April 24, 2021
  Time:1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
  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/

• How to Submit a Refugee Sponsorship Application to ROC-O Via Email and Updating Applications After Submission

  Date:Thursday, April 22, 2021
  Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at how to submit a refugee sponsorship application under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program to the Resettlement Operations Centre – Ottawa (ROC-O) via email and when and how to update an application after submission.

  Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3017217550811211023

• How to Prepare a Successful Application Package under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program

  Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021
  Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at how to prepare applications to sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: an overview of the application process; how to structure applications; how to complete the application forms (for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors and the refugees being sponsored); and, what supporting documents must be included with the application package in order to ensure that the application is complete.

  Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6733160033391784207

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  Multilingual and Interactive Q&A for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors (English, French, Tigrinya)

  Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021
  Time:6:30pm to 8:00pm
  Where: Virtual
  

  You are invited to this interactive webinar where we will answer questions by using fictional case scenarios. Sponsors will have the opportunity to ask questions about preparing an application, financial and settlement support, and post-arrival considerations.  This workshop is offered by Ontario trainers Dawit (Toronto) and Gabrielle (Ottawa) but is open to sponsors across Canada.

  Registration link:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvcOCurDstG9KRsISxs-ZpzpFyTClUOCGG