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Empowering refugee sponsors in Canada/Turtle Island through education. We also match BVOR refugees w/ sponsors 🙌 Funded by @CitImmCanada 🏠 at @CCSNewcomers

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Post-Arrival Responsibilities webinar for PSR sponsors in Edmonton, AB February 4 @ 6 pm MT / 8 pm ET 📌 Register @ bit.ly/postarrivalresp2_edmo… Learn about: • When sponsored newcomers move away • Program Assurance • Managing expectations & ethical considerations + more
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Free fraud & scam prevention webinar for newcomers & their sponsors Jan. 21 @ 2-3:30 pm Eastern. With the use of AI, scams are harder to detect. Learn how vulnerable groups are targeted🎯& how to prevent newcomers from falling prey. Register online @ bit.ly/PSRScamAwareness
Photo description: Black and green photo of three women standing close together in a farm field smiling. They represent two refugee sponsors and a woman who is a refugee newcomer. Text description: "Prevent newcomers from becoming targets for scams & fraud in the age of AI.

ALT Photo description: Black and green photo of three women standing close together in a farm field smiling. They represent two refugee sponsors and a woman who is a refugee newcomer. Text description: "Prevent newcomers from becoming targets for scams & fraud in the age of AI.

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Webinar today @ 2 pm Eastern. IRCC is responsible for ensuring that privately sponsored refugees receive the support that they should be from their private sponsors after they arrive - they do this through various 'assurance activities'. Learn more @ bit.ly/postarrivalresp_Dec11
"What are 'Assurance Activities' in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program?"

ALT "What are 'Assurance Activities' in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program?"

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Join our national webinar - Dec. 10th @ 5 pm EST. Learn about the PSR sponsors’ settlement responsibilities, the ethical considerations to make, the inherent power imbalance between newcomers/sponsors & manage expectations on both sides. Register: bit.ly/monthlyseries4
Light green text on dark green background, with illustration of a check-list and a bulls eye on top of it - symbolizing meeting the target on time. Text description: "What does ethical support look like in practice? Learn to navigate complex situations & make principled decisions once the newcomers arrive - without breaking a sweat." "webinar for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors"

ALT Light green text on dark green background, with illustration of a check-list and a bulls eye on top of it - symbolizing meeting the target on time. Text description: "What does ethical support look like in practice? Learn to navigate complex situations & make principled decisions once the newcomers arrive - without breaking a sweat." "webinar for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors"

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☎️We’re away from the phones for the annual national SAH Conference. For urgent matters, please connect with us @ [email protected] or reach out to your local RSTP trainer. You can visit our trainer directory here: rstp.ca/en/contact-us/
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Webinar: Oct. 8 @ 6:30 pm Eastern When newcomers arrive, it’s common for expectations — on both sides — to be a little out of sync. Learn how to set realistic expectations early on & how to keep communication clear and supportive. 🔗Register: bit.ly/Expectationsandcultur…
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On this National Day for Truth & Reconciliation & every day - we invite private sponsors to engage newcomers (as settlers) in the process of Truth & Reconciliation. Find tools to facilitate your co-learning & conversation here: bit.ly/ndtr2025 #everychildmatters
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Our "𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄" webinar is designed to build your skills & confidence - improve your chance of a positive decision! 𝗪𝗵𝗼: For PSR sponsors & refugee applicants. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Sept. 29 @ 2 PM EDT 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Online bit.ly/preparingforthePSRint…
Title-text description: "Preparing for the Interview (For the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program). Sub-title text description: "An RSTP webinar for PSR program sponsors and refugee applicants"

ALT Title-text description: "Preparing for the Interview (For the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program). Sub-title text description: "An RSTP webinar for PSR program sponsors and refugee applicants"

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Webinar Sept. 30th @ 1 pm CST/3 pm EDT Are you applying for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program? You'll need to use IRCC's Permanent Residence (PR) Portal to upload your application online. Register here to learn how: @ bit.ly/prportalSaskatoon #Saskatoon
Workshop - The Permanent Residence (PR) Portal. September 30th @ 1 pm CST

ALT Workshop - The Permanent Residence (PR) Portal. September 30th @ 1 pm CST

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Refugee Sponsorship Training Program retweeted
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program@RSTP_ca17 Sep 2025
💰Figure out your post-arrival budget with us!💰 23 SEPT - 5:30 pm CST/6:30 pm EST Get clarity on: 📷Monthly financial support requirements & RAP rates 📷The cost of housing, food, transport + 📷Compliance with your obligations (PSR program) REGISTER @ bit.ly/psrbudgetcalculations
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We're coming to you St. John's! Join us to get an Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program - anyone interested becoming a PSR sponsor is welcome 📍148 Elizabeth Avenue - @ @ANC_of_NL 🗓️October 2 @ 6 - 7:30 pm NDT Register bit.ly/introtopsrNL
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Sept. 26 @ 1 pm EST Free workshop with mental health 🧠counsellor Naroud Zakarian🥼 ✅how stress & anxiety can affect yourself & sponsored newcomers ✅common signs of overwhelm ✅sustainable strategies to cope & care for your own mental health Register: bit.ly/stressandanxietyworks…
Webinar for all refugee sponsors and sponsorship volunteers. September 26 at 1 pm EDT. "How to Navigate Stress and Anxiety while also supporting others."

ALT Webinar for all refugee sponsors and sponsorship volunteers. September 26 at 1 pm EDT. "How to Navigate Stress and Anxiety while also supporting others."

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Refugee Sponsorship Training Program retweeted
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program@RSTP_ca28 Aug 2025
ℹ️INFO SESSION for #Alberta refugee sponsors & sponsored newcomers with @CCISAB Learn about @CCSIAB's variety of free services & programs for newcomers - join us online from anywhere in Alberta! When: September 18 @ 6 pm MDT Register @ bit.ly/CCISABservices
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💰Figure out your post-arrival budget with us!💰 23 SEPT - 5:30 pm CST/6:30 pm EST Get clarity on: 📷Monthly financial support requirements & RAP rates 📷The cost of housing, food, transport + 📷Compliance with your obligations (PSR program) REGISTER @ bit.ly/psrbudgetcalculations
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Sept 17 @ 6:30 pm EDT 👩‍👦Thinking about sponsoring family or someone known to you? The Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program might be for you. Learn about your sponsor responsibilities & how you're expected to provide support Register 2 join us @ bit.ly/PSRresponsibilities17…
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Excited for tonight's guest panel & presentation w/ Gilbert Iyamuremye & Tim Wichert. Learn about real case examples of common reasons for PSR refusals, the realities of procedural fairness, frequent system mistakes & tips for hiring a lawyer. Join us @: bit.ly/PSRjustice
Refusals and judicial review: real success stories. With guest speakers Gilbert Iyamuremye and Tim Wichert. Webinar for Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refuees (PSR) program.

ALT Refusals and judicial review: real success stories. With guest speakers Gilbert Iyamuremye and Tim Wichert. Webinar for Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refuees (PSR) program.

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📣These 5 new BVOR refugee profiles need sponsors: 3 families from #Sudan, 1 family from #Venezuela, 1 person from #Burundi Do you speak🌐 Arabic🌐Kakwa🌐Spanish🌐Amharic🌐Kirundi🌐Rundi🌐Nyanja🌐Maba🌐Borgu🌐or Ouaddai ? You could help! More info @ rstp.ca/en/bvor/info/
Sponsorship Voices - Cathleen Magdladry (BVOR Refugee sponsors), quote " You notice changes in children so fast, they go to school in no time. THey're picking up English slang, they're playing sports. I can't recommend it highly enough because it's such a great experience."

ALT Sponsorship Voices - Cathleen Magdladry (BVOR Refugee sponsors), quote " You notice changes in children so fast, they go to school in no time. THey're picking up English slang, they're playing sports. I can't recommend it highly enough because it's such a great experience."

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ℹ️INFO SESSION for #Alberta refugee sponsors & sponsored newcomers with @CCISAB Learn about @CCSIAB's variety of free services & programs for newcomers - join us online from anywhere in Alberta! When: September 18 @ 6 pm MDT Register @ bit.ly/CCISABservices
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Today @ 11 am PT/2 pm EDT - Webinar for PSR sponsors. Are you prepared 2 meet IRCC's requests for documentation? Save yourself the headache of having to track down assurance receipts & documents. 🔌Plug in to the right information. Register ➡️ bit.ly/postarrivalassurance-…
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TOMORROW @ 1 pm CST. (Online on Zoom, in-person in #Saskatoon) 👋Refugee newcomers to Canada (and sponsors) - did you (or the the person you sponsored) leave family behind? 🫂 Learn about reuniting families through the 'One-Year-Window'! Register➡️ bit.ly/familyreunificationSK
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