What you need to know
There are a few key topics that you need to understand about refugee sponsorship. Start by consulting these articles to get familiar with the basics.
How does the Canadian Refugee protection system work?
Find out how Canada offers protection to refugees,
What are the different refugee resettlement programs?
Get to know the distinctive characteristics of the five types of refugee resettlement programs.
Private Sponsorship of Refugees: Who does what?
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of everyone involved in the settlement of sponsored refugees.
Additional Resources
Visit these websites to learn more about Refugee Sponsorship Programs and refugee protection:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
IRCC is the Federal Ministry that facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada.
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)
RSTP is a program that provides training and support to Canadian refugee sponsorship groups, Sponsorship Agreement Holders and sponsored refugees.
Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR)
The CCR is a national non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees and other vulnerable migrants in Canada and around the world.
Upcoming Events
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May 21 - Jul 5, 2024 - Online
Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 1
OCASI | Positive Spaces Initiatives are pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online training : Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 1
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May 28, 2024 - Online
Webinar: Supporting Newcomer Children with Disabilities: Listening to Stories of Displacement and Disablement
OCASI - The Accessibility Initiative (AI) cordially invites you to participate in the upcoming webinar: Supporting Newcomer Children with Disabilities: Listening to Stories of Disp
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May 29, 2024 - Online
SettleNet.org Orientation Session
OCASI is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SettleNet.org orientation session.