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As a private sponsor, you are responsible for providing financial and non-financial support to the refugees you sponsor. This includes covering start-up and ongoing monthly costs as well as providing settlement and emotional support. Find information to assist you in this role here.

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Oct 03, 2024 4 min. read

Get Ready for Canada: How SOPA for Refugees Can Help You Prepare

SOPA (Settlement Online Pre-Arrival) for Refugees is a specialized program, designed specifically for those waiting to be resettled in Canada through refugee resettlement programs.
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Sep 24, 2024 3 min. read

Can I apply for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) as a Privately Sponsored Refugee?

Yes. Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs) can apply for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
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Jun 03, 2024 5 min. read

Navigating Disputes Between Newcomers and Sponsors: Understanding and Overcoming Conflict

Newcomers often rely on sponsors to help them settle into a new society, but sometimes problems arise. Conflicts can happen between newcomers and their sponsors or with others in the community. These conflicts, caused by different information, needs, values, or relationship issues, can make it hard for newcomers to fit in if not resolved properly.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Latest News & Stories

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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.
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May 22, 2024 1 min. read

The Leading Social Justice Collective (LSJC) is looking for youth refugees to complete a survey

UofT Leading Social Justice Collective Fellows are requesting refugee youth to participate in survey
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May 14, 2024 5 min. read

How Kababayan, a Non-profit Organization, Changed the Life of a Mexican Refugee

Kababayan Multicultural Centre's settlement services bring about positive transformations in the lives of those who use them. Listening to the stories of newcomers allows us to recognize and affirm the importance of these impacts.
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Upcoming Events

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Oct 15, 2024 - Ottawa

RSTP Workshop: Financial Calculations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) invites you to the upcoming How to Calculate PSR Financial Cost Workshop for G5s & CS

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Oct 16, 2024 - Online

OCASI Webinar: Trauma informed care in service delivery for settlement workers

OCASI / Accessibility Initiative (AI) invites you to participate in the upcoming webinar: Trauma informed care in service delivery for settlement workers

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Oct 16, 2024 - Online

RSTP Webinar: How to Submit a One Year Window Application via the PR Portal

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) invites you to the upcoming webinar: How to Submit a One Year Window Application via the PR Portal

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