What you need to know
There are a few key topics that you need to understand about refugee sponsorship. Start by consulting these articles to get familiar with the basics.
How does the Canadian Refugee protection system work?
Find out how Canada offers protection to refugees,
What are the different refugee resettlement programs?
Get to know the distinctive characteristics of the five types of refugee resettlement programs.
Private Sponsorship of Refugees: Who does what?
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of everyone involved in the settlement of sponsored refugees.
Latest Articles for Refugee Settlement
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Mar 04, 2025 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.Learn more -
Feb 11, 2025 3 min. read
What is the One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW)?
The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) helps reunite resettled refugees in Canada with immediate family members who could not travel with them. Refugees must apply within one year of becoming permanent residents.Learn more -
Dec 20, 2024 2 min. read
What is the Immigration Loans Program (ILP)?
The Immigration Loans Program (ILP) is a Government of Canada initiative that helps eligible immigrants, primarily refugees selected for resettlement in Canada, cover essential costs like transportation and initial settlement expenses.Learn more
Additional Resources
Visit these websites to learn more about Refugee Sponsorship Programs and refugee protection:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
IRCC is the Federal Ministry that facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada.
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.
Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR)
The CCR is a national non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees and other vulnerable migrants in Canada and around the world.
Latest News & Stories
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Nov 29, 2024 1 min. read
Temporary pause on intake of refugee sponsorship applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
News Release Ottawa, November 29, 2024 – Canada has temporarily paused new refugee sponsorship applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program…Learn more -
Oct 23, 2024 2 min. read
UNHCR Projected Global Resettlement Needs 2025
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates an increase in resettlement needs for 2025 compared to 2024.Learn more -
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.Learn more
Upcoming Events
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Mar 18, 2025 - Online
OCASI Workshop: Staying Afloat in Turbulent Times: Self-Care for Frontline Settlement Workers
Learn moreThe OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project (MHP) in partnership with Hong Fook Mental Health Association is pleased to invite you to: Staying Afloat in Turbulent Times: Self-Care for Frontline Settlement…
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Mar 19, 2025 - Online
PRSN Lunch & Learn: Understanding Empowerment
Learn moreThe Private Refugee Sponsor Network - Ontario (PRSN) invites you to the upcoming Lunch & Learn: Understanding Empowerment
Have you been challenged by cultural differences and power imbalances between your…