Latest Articles for Private Sponsors
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Nov 03, 2023 5 min. read
How can you prepare for Month 13 (post-sponsorship period)?
Learn moreMonth 13 is the first month when the sponsors’ legal responsibility comes to an end and the sponsored newcomers become independent.
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Oct 11, 2023 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).Learn more -
Sep 28, 2023 4 min. read
How does Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) make sure that the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program works effectively?
Learn moreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shares the same goal as sponsors, that refugees settle well into their community and work towards self-sufficiency.
Additional Resources
Visit these websites to find more information about settlement and refugee sponsorship:
Settlement.Org
Settlement.Org provides newcomers with relevant, comprehensive, up-to-date and reliable information they can trust to help them settle in Ontario.
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)
RSTP is a program that provides training and support to Canadian refugee sponsorship groups, Sponsorship Agreement Holders and sponsored refugees.
Allies for 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 06, 2023 1 min. read
ARI - Call for Ambassador Agencies
Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI) invites pairs of settlement organizations and Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH) in Ontario to join the project as Ambassador Agencies.Learn more -
Sep 11, 2023 1 min. read
Turn "I am here" into "I am home"
OCASI and its partners have launched the "I'm here" to "I'm home" advertising campaign to help immigrants and refugees find the services they need to settle in Ontario.Learn more -
Jul 19, 2023 2 min. read
More federal housing support for asylum claimants
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced funding to ensure impacted communities can keep a roof over the heads of vulnerable asylum claimants who want Canada’s protection.Learn more
Upcoming Events
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Dec 12, 2023 - Online
RSTP Webinar: Digital Portal Walkthrough for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Learn moreThe Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) invites you to the upcoming webinar: Digital Portal Walkthrough for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
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Dec 13, 2023 - Online
ARI Webinar: Securing Affordable Housing for Sponsored Refugees. Challenges & Strategies
Learn moreAllies for Refugee Integration (ARI) invites you to participate in the upcoming Securing Affordable Housing for Sponsored Refugees: Challenges & Strategies webinar.
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Dec 13, 2023 - Online
Webinar: Before & After Arrival Sponsors’ Responsibilities: A Guide for Community Sponsors & Groups of Five
Learn moreThe Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) invites you to the upcoming webinar: Before & After Arrival Sponsors’ Responsibilities: A Guide for Community Sponsors & Gro