This training session is intended for: All types of sponsorship groups (SAHs, G5, Community Sponsors) participating in any of the Private Refugee Sponsorship programs (PSR, BVOR, JAS) Sponsored refugee newcomers In this information session, learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and other related benefits. The DTC is a principal disability support that provides […]
This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) All sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced upcoming changes to the supplemental coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The changes will come into effect on May 1st, 2026. Learn more at […]
This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) All sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced upcoming changes to the supplemental coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The changes will come into effect on May 1st, 2026. Learn more at […]
This webinar is for: Groups of Five who are sponsoring through the PSR and/or BVOR program Groups of Five who are sponsoring through the PSR and/or BVOR program RSTP's sponsorship trainer, Gizol, will be hosting a virtual info session for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors on the topic of the sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities – […]
This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) All sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR and JAS programs) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced upcoming changes to the supplemental coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The changes will come into effect on May 1st, 2026. Learn more at […]
This webinar is for: Anyone in Canada, interested in becoming a refugee sponsor through the BVOR program Existing BVOR sponsors who are actively sponsoring someone right now, whether new to the program or experienced (including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors and Workplace Sponsorship participants) Join us live on Zoom to ask our BVOR worker, […]
This webinar is for: SAHs and their Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors who are involved in the BVOR and/or PSR refugee sponsorship programs Sponsored refugee newcomers Guest speakers from the YMCA and ISANS will share information for private sponsors on the topic of Free Settlement Services available in Halifax. Find out what is available for sponsored […]
This webinar is for: All refugee sponsors Refugee newcomers This virtual info session is for all private sponsorship groups or potential sponsors on the topic of pre-arrival services. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about free government-funded services that are available to sponsored refugees before their arrive in Canada. Join us to […]
This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) Sponsors in the PSR, BVOR and/or JAS programs Sponsored refugee newcomers (who have been in Canada for less than one year) Have you recently welcomed a family with non-accompanying dependents? Would you like to […]
This webinar is for: Settlement service professionals (Settlement workers and counsellors, Settlement Provider Organizations) This session will provide an overview of the OYW provision under Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, which allows resettled refugees to be reunited with immediate family members left behind. Participants will gain a clear understanding of eligibility criteria, […]
This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) PSR and BVOR program sponsors This webinar provides an overview of secondary migration among Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs), focusing on the implications for sponsors and newcomers. Participants will learn how to manage sponsorship […]
This virtual info session for all private sponsorship groups will focus on applying for the refugee newcomer's Social Insurance Number and the related process(es). As part of their sponsorship responsibilities, PSR and BVOR sponsors are expected to assist the refugee newcomers they sponsored with obtaining SIN documentation. We have invited a guest speaker from Service […]
