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Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Ontario
Date:Friday, August 28, 2020
Time:2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT
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This session presents information on the resumption of travel and the quarantine requirements when welcoming new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session is designed for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, along with CGs and co-sponsors working with SAHs, and focuses on the requirements and conditions in Ontario.

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6728549775893374735
Preparing and Transitioning to Month 13
Date:Thursday, August 27, 2020
Time:1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT
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This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors while provide 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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4221283932805413134
Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Saskatchewan
Date:Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Time:1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CST
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This session presents information on the resumption of travel and the quarantine requirements when welcoming new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session is designed for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, along with CGs and co-sponsors working with SAHs, and focuses on the requirements and conditions in Saskatchewan.

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8029948231266431757
Preparing for Arrival and Providing Post-Arrival Support: Handling Unrealistic Expectations and Practicing Ethical Consideration
Date:Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Time:1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT
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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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7809239963377997070
Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Manitoba
Date:Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Time:4:00 pm to 5:30 pm CDT
Where:

This session presents information on the resumption of travel and the quarantine requirements when welcoming new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session is designed for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, along with CGs and co-sponsors working with SAHs, and focuses on the requirements and conditions in Manitoba.

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2039097499053886475
Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Calgary
Date:Monday, August 24, 2020
Time:12:00 pm to 1:30 pm MDT
Where:

This session presents information on the resumption of travel and the quarantine requirements when welcoming new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session is designed for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, along with CGs and co-sponsors working with SAHs, and focuses on the requirements and conditions in Calgary.

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/721204170236612876
Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in British Colombia
Date:Friday, August 21, 2020
Time:4:00 pm to 5:30 pm PDT
Where:

This session presents information on the resumption of travel and the quarantine requirements when welcoming new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session is designed for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, along with CGs and co-sponsors working with SAHs, and focuses on the requirements and conditions in British Colombia.

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8901255121120185355
Recevoir des réfugiés parrainés pendant la pandémie : séance d’information pour les groupes de parrainage
Date:Thursday, August 20, 2020
Time:7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EDT
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Cette séance d’information portera sur la reprise des voyages de réinstallation des réfugiés et sur les conditions d’entrée au Canada pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19. La séance présentera notamment des ressources pour aider les groupes de parrainage à préparer un plan de quarantaine et à en partager les détails avec les réfugiés parrainés. La séance est ouverte à tous les groupes de parrainage francophones (SEP, Groupes constitutifs et co-répondants; Groupes de cinq; Répondants communautaires) qui s’attendent à recevoir des réfugiés dans les prochains mois.

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4813025697913188620
Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in the Atlantic Provinces
Date:Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Time:6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ADT
Where:

This session presents information on the resumption of travel and the quarantine requirements when welcoming new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session is designed for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, along with CGs and co-sponsors working with SAHs, and focuses on the requirements and conditions in the Atlantic Provinces.

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4061606257394300427
How to Submit a Refugee Sponsorship Application to ROC-O Via Email and Updating Applications After Submission
Date:Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
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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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6645533349214288142

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

Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Ontario

Preparing and Transitioning to Month 13

Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Saskatchewan

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

Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Manitoba

Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Calgary

Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in British Colombia

Recevoir des réfugiés parrainés pendant la pandémie : séance d’information pour les groupes de parrainage

Welcoming New Arrivals During the Pandemic – CGs, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in the Atlantic Provinces

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