Webinars (Virtual)
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Past Webinars
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How to Submit a Refugee Sponsorship Application to ROC-O Via Email and Updating Applications After Submission
Date:Friday, April 17, 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 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/498413424850941453
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Refugee Sponsorship – Overview of Current Financial and Settlement Support in Alberta
Date:Friday, April 17, 2020
Time:2:00 pm to 4:00 pm MDT
Where:
Sponsors and sponsored newcomers in Alberta are invited to join this online presentation, where they will learn about federal and provincial programs that were initiated in response to COVID-19, and other provincial assistance programs that sponsored newcomers may be eligible for. Participants will also learn about how SPO sector has been adapting to provide their services to newcomers under current circumstances and how sponsored newcomers can access these programs and services.
Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/466563871733090061
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Refugee Sponsorship – Overview of Current Financial and Settlement Support in Ontario
Date:Thursday, April 16, 2020
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
Where:
Sponsors and sponsored newcomers in Ontario are invited to join this online presentation, where they will learn about federal and provincial programs that were initiated in response to COVID-19, and other provincial assistance programs that sponsored newcomers may be eligible for. Participants will also learn about how SPO sector has been adapting to provide their services to newcomers under current circumstances and how sponsored newcomers can access these programs and services.
Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/84960769127350797
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How to Prepare a Successful Application Package under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
Date:Wednesday, April 15, 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 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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7206440407423947021
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Refugee Sponsorship – Overview of Current Financial and Settlement Support in British Columbia
Date:Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Time:2:00 pm to 4:00 pm PDT
Where:
Sponsors and sponsored newcomers in British Columbia are invited to join this online presentation, where they will learn about federal and provincial programs that were initiated in response to COVID-19, and other provincial assistance programs that sponsored newcomers may be eligible for. Participants will also learn about how SPO sector has been adapting to provide their services to newcomers under current circumstances and how sponsored newcomers can access these programs and services.
Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3712555293392563981
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Preparing a Settlement Plan: The Financial and Settlement Responsibilities of Sponsors under the PSR Program
Date:Friday, April 10, 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 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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5415481101311696909
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What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and How Does it Work?
Date:Tuesday, April 7, 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 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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8751234453239886861
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Impact of COVID-19 on Refugee Sponsorship Applications for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Friday, March 27, 2020
Time:2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT
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This webinar delivered by RSTP for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors will share information on the impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s refugee sponsorship programs and how sponsors can submit applications to ROC-O via email to ensure that their application is processed.
For registration, please click here.
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The PSR Program: Preparing for Month 13
Date:Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
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This webinar delivered by RSTP will cover: when should sponsors start preparing for Month 13; the Month 13 checklist and needs assessment; what to consider when preparing newcomers for Month 13; services available for sponsored newcomers in Month 13; evaluating the sponsorship; and, the post-sponsorship relationship.
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The PSR Program: Supporting Settlement and Integration
Date:Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
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This webinar delivered by RSTP will cover: a recap of sponsors’ settlement and financial responsibilities under the PSR program; a review of the FAQs on Post-Arrival Financial Support; the importance of connecting newcomers with a settlement agency; managing expectations; power imbalance; and, ethical considerations.