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Mar 22, 2024 4 min. read

Different Streams to be a private sponsor

The 1976 Immigration Act was the first immigration act that clearly defined refugees as a distinct class of immigrants and required a mandatory responsibility on the government to plan for the future of immigration.
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Mar 22, 2024 2 min. read

Do resettled refugees receive support on travel arrangements for pets?

No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not support travel arrangements for pets unless it involves a service animal.
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Mar 19, 2024 2 min. read

Are there any groups or associations from my culture?

Yes. There are many associations and groups that are specific to different cultures.
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Mar 19, 2024 3 min. read

Private Sponsorship of Refugees: Who does what?

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

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Mar 19, 2024 3 min. read

Why should private sponsors contact a settlement agency?

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

Private sponsors commit to providing financial and non-financial support, such…

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Mar 15, 2024 5 min. read

Why is it important to apply Trauma and Violence Informed Approaches (TVIA) in service provision to refugees?

Trauma and violence-informed approaches are policies and practices that recognize the connections between violence, trauma, negative health outcomes and behaviours. These approaches increase safety, control and resilience for people who…

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Mar 15, 2024 5 min. read

Can I benefit from mental health services if I come to Canada as a refugee?

Yes. Resettlement experiences of vulnerable populations, such as refugees and other newcomers, can present unique mental health challenges. You may find that counselling can help you.
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Mar 12, 2024 7 min. read

How do we Create Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Refugees?

LGBTQIA+ people represent a large, but often invisible, part of immigrant and refugee communities. Immigrant and refugee organizations have an obligation and responsibility to provide relevant, effective, and appropriate services to these immigrants and refugees, who are often marginalized within multiple communities.
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Mar 04, 2024 5 min. read

How do we serve refugees with in/visible disabilities?

The settlement process is particularly challenging for newcomer refugees with disabilities. This is because our communities and workplaces often have barriers that make things more complex for people with disabilities. Learning to welcome and serve them is an ongoing process.
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Feb 29, 2024 3 min. read

What Happens When A Sponsorship Breaks Down?

A sponsorship breakdown happens when sponsors are unable or unwilling to continue supporting the sponsored family before the end of the sponsorship period (usually 12 months).
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Jan 22, 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.
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Jan 12, 2024 2 min. read

What is the role of the UNHCR in resettlement programs?

The UNHCR “has the responsibility to work with countries in protecting uprooted people and finding them permanent solutions”. Canada relies on the UNHCR to help determine which refugees will resettle in Canada.
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