Private sponsors and settlement workers share the same goal : to support the successful settlement of sponsored refugees to Canada.

The final report from Allies for Refugee Integration explores the journey of the project, sharing the findings and recommendations emerging from pilot-testing ideas across Ontario to improve settlement-sponsor collaboration in support of privately sponsored refugees. You can read or download the report on this page.

Refugees can be resettled in Canada via different resettlement programs. The main difference between these programs is the breakdown of the financial and non-financial support from the government of Canada and private sponsors.

Refugees, private sponsors and settlement workers have different roles within the Private Sponsorship of Refugee Program.

Sponsorship groups are responsible for providing income support, plus start-up costs, to the refugee(s) they sponsor. 

What are the requirements for the arrival to Canada?

As of November 21, 2020, if you're flying to Canada as your final destination, you must use ArriveCAN to submit your:

• travel and contact information
• quarantine plan 
• COVID-19 symptom self-assessments

You must use ArriveCAN before you board your flight to Canada. You can choose to use the ArriveCAN app or sign into ArriveCAN online. 

Once you submit your information through ArriveCAN:

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
Where: Virtual

Are you interested in engaging with other settlement workers about how you can work better with sponsored refugees and their sponsors on a practical level?

Join the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program, Catholic Crosscultural Services and ARI for a special workshop training specifically created for the settlement sector:

"Enhancing Cooperation with Private Refugee Sponsors"
December 10, 1:00 - 3:00 pm EDT

This webinar delivered by RSTP (Refugee Sponsorship Training Program) for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at the financial and settlement responsibilities of sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including:
- how long sponsors are expected to provide financial support to refugees sponsored under the PSR program
- the minimum amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide to refugees on arrival and the relationship between the Sponsorship Cost Table and the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates