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…
How can I help Afghan Refugees arriving in Canada?
Canadian citizens and residents can help Afghan Refugees arriving in Canada in different ways.
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RAP (Resettlement Assistance Program) Rates
The new Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates took effect on September 1st, 2024.
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What does “sponsorship default” mean?
During the sponsorship period, if the sponsoring group doesn't meet their obligations, either financial or non-financial, and are unwilling to try to fix the issues, they are collectively found responsible for a sponsorship breakdown.
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What does the word “refugee” mean?
Migrant, refugee claimant, asylum seeker … These words each have their own specific definitions but are sometimes used incorrectly.
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Resettling Afghans who Assisted Canada
The Government of Canada announced that with the situation in Afghanistan deteriorating rapidly, many Afghan nationals that worked with Canada in various capacities over the past ten years have become Taliban targets due to their contributions to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.
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What are the refugees’ responsibilities in the Private Sponsorship of Refugee (PSR) Program?
The Private Sponsorship of Refugee Program involves two groups: the sponsors and the refugee applicants. Each has rights and responsibilities at every stage of the sponsorship that need to be understood by everyone involved in the sponsorship.
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What is the Refugee Olympic Team?
The Refugee Olympic Team is a team of athletes representing over 100 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.
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