Latest Articles for Settlement Service Providers
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Dec 11, 2024 3 min. read
What is the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)?
The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) is a federal government initiative that helps refugee newcomers settle and integrate into Canada.Learn more -
Nov 25, 2024 2 min. read
What is the difference between IFHP and OHIP and which one should the refugees apply for?
Learn moreThe short answer is both; sponsored refugees will have coverage under both programs. In general, resettled refugees are eligible for the same health coverage from the province or territory of…
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Nov 15, 2024 1 min. read
Resources & Tools from Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI)
Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI) is a project aiming to foster collaboration between settlement service providers and sponsors to offer the best support for privately sponsored refugees throughout their settlement process in Canada.Learn more
Resources and Professional Development
Some useful links where you can access information and professional development resources. You can also connect with other settlement service providers:
SettlementAtWork.Org
Professional development resources and news for front-line workers, program staff, managers and administrative staff in the Ontario settlement sector.
SettleNet.org
SettleNet.org is a bilingual community of practice for Canada's immigrant and refugee serving sector
Allies in Refugee Integration (ARI)
Allies in Refugee Integration (ARI) is an IRCC-funded project exploring how sponsors and settlement service providers can work together to best support refugees in their first year in Ontario.
Latest News & Stories
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Nov 29, 2024 1 min. read
Temporary pause on intake of refugee sponsorship applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
News Release Ottawa, November 29, 2024 – Canada has temporarily paused new refugee sponsorship applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program…Learn more -
Oct 23, 2024 2 min. read
UNHCR Projected Global Resettlement Needs 2025
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates an increase in resettlement needs for 2025 compared to 2024.Learn more -
May 27, 2024 2 min. read
UNHCR Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment 2024
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) indicates an increase in resettlement needs for 2024 compared to 2023.Learn more
Upcoming Events
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Feb 19, 2025 - Online
OCASI Webinar: Developmental Disabilities, Autism, and Strategies for Navigating the Service Sector
Learn moreOCASI - The Accessibility Initiative invites you to the following interactive webinar designed to enhance understanding and effectiveness in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and autism: Developmental Disabilities, Autism, and…
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Feb 22, 2025 - Online
PRSN Workshop - Creating Meaningful Employment Relationships
Learn moreThe Private Refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario) invites you to the upcoming online training opportunity for Canadian faith-based, community and group-of-five sponsors: Creating Meaningful Employment Relationships.
About the workshop
Does your…
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Feb 25, 2025 - TORONTO
Designing Youth Programs: Maximizing Resources and Space, Creating Inclusive and Impactful programs
Learn moreOCASI is pleased to invite you to a hybrid event: Designing Youth Programs: Maximizing Resources and Space, Creating Inclusive and Impactful programs
About this Event
The objective of this forum…