What are the different refugee resettlement programs?
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…
What is the Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership (RRAP)?
The Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership (RRAP) is a blended sponsorship program that supports Canadians hoping to privately sponsor LGBTQIA+ refugees fleeing violence and persecution.
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What are the rights and responsibilities of permanent residents of Canada?
Refugees who come to Canada through a resettlement program (Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program or Government-Assisted Refugees Program) become permanent residents when they arrive in Canada. Therefore, they have the same rights and duties as any other permanent resident of Canada.
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Private Sponsorship of Refugees: Who does what?
Refugees, private sponsors and settlement workers have different roles within the Private Sponsorship of Refugee Program.
What are the financial responsibilities of sponsors?
Sponsorship groups are responsible for providing income support, plus start-up costs, to the refugee(s) they sponsor.
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What does the refugee resettlement process look like?
It is important to keep in mind that a person cannot apply directly to Canada for resettlement as a refugee. They first need to be referred. Following this referral, they…