Jun
12
Cancelled – Ready Set Match #3: Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines
Please note: this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the month of July. To receive notice of the new date, please subscribe to the BVOR NEWS here:…
Events
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Upcoming events
June 2025
Jun
17
Info Session about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) with Service Canada
This 1-hour info session hosted by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) with guest presenters from Service Canada is open to all refugee sponsors (all programs) and sponsored refugee newcomers…
Jun
18
PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)
Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). Get a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases…
Jun
22
PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)
Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). Get a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases…
Jun
23
E-Training course for settlement professionals: Allies in Private Sponsorship (SPT101)
If you missed the orientation session on June 23rd, you can still enroll in the course. In some instances a late registration may not be possible. Please reach out to…
July 2025
Jul
7
Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs)
This online training session is designed to get the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of…
Jul
9
PSR Post-Arrival Training: Post-Arrival Responsibilities (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC)
This webinar is the first in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome…
Jul
14
Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)
This online training session is designed to get Groups of Five and Community Sponsors ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees…
Jul
15
Webinaire: L’abc du parrainage privé de réfugiés (French language webinar)
Cette session, présentée par le RSTP pour les nouveaux parrains et les parrains expérimentés, fournira un aperçu général du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés (PPPR), y compris : >un…
Jul
17
Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
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…
Jul
22
PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving – Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)
This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome…
Jul
24
Ready Set Match #1: Building a Strong BVOR Sponsorship Group (Online 4-part training series, Canada-wide)
A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us…
Jul
24
Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
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…
Jul
29
PSR Program Training: The Many Responsibilities of a Private Sponsor (Hybrid, in-person in Saskatoon or Canada-wide online)
This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome…
Jul
31
Monthly PSR Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
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…
August 2025
Aug
6
Post-Arrival Responsibilities: Managing Expectations & Making Ethical Considerations (hosted from BC, for all Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors across Canada)
This virtual training session is the second workshop in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Sponsors from both the PSR…
Aug
14
Ready Set Match ! Webinar #4 Submitting your BVOR Sponsorship Application (A 4-Part BVOR Sponsorship Training Series)
Ready Set Match #4: Submitting Your BVOR Sponsorship Application You’ve built a strong group and raised the necessary funds, now it’s time to take the exciting next step in your…
Aug
19
PSR Post-Arrival Financial Support Webinar: “How Much Money do I Need to Give to the Newly Arrived Refugees?” (Saskatoon in-person + Online Canada-wide)
(For sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees/PSR program) Sponsors in the PSR program are required to provide financial support to the newcomers they have sponsored. Learn to determine the…
Aug
26
An Introduction to Family Reunification under the One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) Provision.
(For private sponsors and newly arrived or soon-to arrive sponsored refugee newcomers) Were some of the members of the family you sponsored unable to travel to Canada with the Principal…
Aug
27
PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities – Focus on IRCC Assurance Activities (For Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in Canada)))
(Webinar for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, Canada-wide participants are welcome to join. Facilitated by our BC Trainer Gizol Shah) This virtual…
September 2025
Sep
17
Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
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…
Sep
17
The Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (Online training session)
This online training session will guide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program through their post-arrival responsibilities based on the program’s requirements, including financial support, settlement assistance, and…
Sep
18
Online Info Session: Social Programs for Newcomers at the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) (For sponsors & newcomers in Alberta)
(Webinar for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their Constituent Groups /Co-sponsors in Calgary) An online info session introducing Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's (CCIS) services and programs that are…
Sep
23
Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
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…
Sep
23
Post-Arrival Budget Calculations for Sponsors in the PSR Program. (Online/Canada-wide)
This session will provide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program with practical guidance on calculating and managing budgets for Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs) after their arrival in…
Sep
25
Monthly PSR Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
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…
Sep
26
Supporting Yourself and Others through Stress and Anxiety (Webinar for all refugee sponsors & volunteers)
A virtual webinar for all refugee sponsors and sponsorship volunteers in Canada. Supporting others through meaningful transitions can be incredibly rewarding— but it also comes with challenges. Balancing our own…
Sep
29
Preparing for the Interview (Online webinar for PSR Sponsors and Refugees)
A strong foundation is the key to a successful outcome. That’s why preparing a refugee for their visa interview leads to positive decision. To assist you, RSTP invites sponsors and…
Sep
30
Webinar for PSR Sponsors: Learning About the Permanent Resident Portal (Online Canada-wide or in-person in Saskatoon)
Are you getting ready to become a refugee sponsor in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program but have not yet used the Permanent Resident Portal? Are you struggling to…
October 2025
Oct
8
Managing Expectations and Navigating Culture Shock
(Webinar for SAHs and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors, open to sponsors in the PSR and BVOR programs) When newcomers arrive, it’s common for expectations — on both sides —…
Oct
9
Monthly PSR Series # 2: How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package
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…
Oct
9
Info Session: Showcasing the Gateway Services at Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) (Webinar for PSR sponsors in Calgary)
(For PSR program sponsors in Calgary, including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors) This info session for Private Sponsors in the Calgary area will provide…
Oct
10
Building an Effective PSR Settlement Plan (Webinar for PSR sponsors)
This online training session for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program will walk you through how to plan support for newcomers over the full sponsorship year —…
Oct
15
Monthly PSR Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
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…
Oct
15
RSTP Quick-Learn Series: The Benefits of Connecting with Local Settlement Provider Organizations (Spos)
Please note, this online training session is intended for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. About the series: The RSTP Quick Learn Series are a set of…
Oct
16
Ready, Set, Match #2 – Financial Requirements & Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.
Introducing our new series of short, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or BVOR refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship. BVOR sponsors share…
Oct
18
RSTP Quick-Learn Series: The Benefits of Connecting with Local Settlement Provider Organizations (Spos)
Please note, this online training session is intended for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. About the series: The RSTP Quick Learn Series are a set of…
Oct
21
Monthly PSR Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
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…
Oct
23
Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
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…
Oct
30
National Webinar: “Ready Set Match! #4 Submitting your BVOR Application.” (For BVOR sponsors)
You’ve built a strong group and raised the necessary funds, now it’s time to take the exciting next step in your sponsorship journey: matching with a BVOR refugee or refugee…
Oct
30
National Webinar: “Family Reunification Under the ‘One-Year Window (OYW) – The Application Forms & Required Supporting Documents” (For PSR Sponsors)
This online training session provides Private Sponsors with practical guidance on how to accurately complete the One-Year Window (OYW) of Opportunity forms and identify the required supporting documents. Participants will…
November 2025
Nov
12
National Webinar: “PSR Monthly Series # 1 – What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?”
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…
Nov
12
National Webinar: “Recalculating Financial Support After Arrival” (For PSR sponsors)
This virtual training session for all sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program is part of a short, highly focused training series about post-arrival settlement support, designed to…
Nov
13
Regional Webinar, BC: ” Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors” (For PSR Sponsors)
This virtual training session is the first workshop in a 3-part autumn series on Post Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. The second session will…
Nov
17
National Webinar: “PSR Monthly Series # 2 – How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package”
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…
Nov
26
Regional Webinar, BC: “Post Arrival Responsibilities – Focus on Managing Expectations and Ethical Considerations.” (For PSR Sponsors)
This virtual training session is the second workshop in a 3-part autumn series on Post Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in British Columbia. During this…
