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  • February 2026

  • Thu 26

    National webinar: ‘BVOR Pre-Arrival Orientation: Ready to Welcome Refugees’ (For BVOR program sponsors)

    26 February @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Virtual

    Get ready for the arrival of the refugees you sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about: – calculating a budget – understanding and accessing RAP support – planning for the first few days and weeks after arrival – connecting to settlement support and other local resources – communication before and after arrival

  • Thu 26

    National webinar: ‘‘Lunch & Learn Conversation: Making the Most of Your Available Spaces & Pre-Screening the Principal Applicant’ (Training for SAHs)

    26 February @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Virtual

    Join us for an engaging conversation on how one community‑based SAH effectively conducted pre‑screening of Principal Applicants (PAs) before selecting sponsorship cases. Learn practical strategies they used to ensure that available spaces were used wisely and that selected cases were well‑aligned with their capacity and sponsorship goals. Navigating the sponsorship process requires not just compassion, […]

  • Wed 25

    National webinar: ‘Preparing for the PSR Interview’ (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)

    25 February @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Virtual

    Preparing a refugee for their visa interview can set them up for success and lead to a positive decision. Attend this training session, designed to empower you, and the refugee(s) you are sponsoring. You’ll get the knowledge and tools to effectively guide & support the sponsored refugees. This session is particularly helpful if the refugee […]

  • Tue 24

    Regional training, Alberta: ‘Review of New Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Rates’ (For Alberta SAHs, their CG’s & Co-sponsors)

    24 February @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Virtual

    As you may be aware, the new Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26, 2026, with increased support levels. RSTP Trainers in Alberta invite all Alberta SAHs, their CGs and Co-Sponsors to join us for one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about these changes. The sessions will cover: […]

  • Tue 24

    National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way’

    Featured 24 February @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs We will go over the […]

  • Mon 23

    National webinar: ‘Walkthrough of the PR Portal for invited parties’ (For SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors)

    23 February @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Virtual

    Please note, this webinar is strictly for Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors. Please join us for a demonstration how to submit Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsorship applications on IRCC's Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) for sponsors and/or refugee applicants who are invited to a sponsorship application. Attendees will learn […]

  • Sat 21

    National webinar(s): ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program.’ (For PSR sponsors)

    21 February @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    February 18 and 21 + March 18 and 21. Various topics – see below for details. Quick Learn Series One Topic. One Hour. Maximum Impact. The Quick Learn Series are a set of short, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. The upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in January […]

  • Thu 19

    National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal’

    Featured 19 February @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). In this session, we will cover information about: *how to […]

  • Wed 18

    National webinar(s): ‘Family Reunification Under the One Year Window Program.’ (For PSR sponsors)

    18 February @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Virtual

    February 18 and 21 + March 18 and 21. Various topics - see below for details. Quick Learn Series One Topic. One Hour. Maximum Impact. The Quick Learn Series are a set of short, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. The upcoming three topics are part of the series launched in […]

  • Sat 14

    Regional webinar, Greater Toronto Area: ‘Fulfilling IRCC’s Post-Arrival Responsibilities for the PSR Program’ (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)

    14 February @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Virtual

    This session will provide an overview of sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program as required by IRCC. Participants will gain a clear understanding of both financial and settlement obligations and learn how to ensure compliance while effectively supporting newcomers. Learn about: Financial responsibilities and RAP rates How to Calculate the […]

  • Thu 12

    National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#2. How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program’

    Featured 12 February @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. We will go over the following information: * an overview […]

  • Tue 10

    National webinar, French language: ‘Comprendre les nouveaux taux du Programme d’aide à la réinstallation (PAR) : changements clés et éléments à retenir’ (For SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors)

    10 February @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Virtual

    Comme annoncé précédemment, les nouveaux taux du Programme d’aide à la réinstallation (PAR) entreront en vigueur le 26 janvier 2026. Cette séance vous permettra de découvrir les changements, notamment le calcul du nouveau plafond de l’allocation logement, les nouvelles fonctionnalités du Calculateur de soutien financier minimal, et bien plus encore! Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 […]

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