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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Sep 12, 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.Learn more -
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.Learn more -
Mar 27, 2024 1 min. read
Resources & Tools from Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI)
Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI) is a project aiming to foster collaboration between settlement service providers and sponsors to offer the best support for privately sponsored refugees throughout their settlement process in Canada.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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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 -
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 surveyLearn more -
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.Learn more
Upcoming Events
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Sep 16 - Oct 31, 2024 - Online
Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQ+ Newcomers Level 2
Learn moreOCASI | Positive Spaces Initiatives is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online training : Creating Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Newcomers Level 2
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Sep 17, 2024 - Online
YouthVantage Forum: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders in Settlement Services
Learn moreOCASI, in partnership with The Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS), The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), and The Toront
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Sep 17, 2024 - TORONTO
Syrian Refugee Resettlement in Canada: Retrospective and Reflections
Learn moreThe Environics Institute, in partnership the Diversity Institute, Alsaha and the Canadian Arab Institute, are hosting a free public event: Syrian Refugee Resettlement in Canada: Re