Latest Articles for Sponsored Refugees
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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 -
Dec 12, 2024 4 min. read
Preparing for Work in Canada: What to Know Before you Arrive
You probably have many questions if you are a privately sponsored refugee waiting to resettle in Canada. The Settlement Online Pre-Arrival program, or SOPA, offers services that can support you during this process.Learn more
Additional Resources
Looking for more information related to your settlement in Ontario? Visit these websites:
Settlement.Org
Settlement.Org provides newcomers with relevant, comprehensive, up-to-date and reliable information they can trust to help them settle in Ontario.
211 Ontario
211 Ontario is a helpline and online database of Ontario's community and social services.
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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Feb 19, 2025 - Online
OCASI Webinar: Developmental Disabilities, Autism, and Strategies for Navigating the Service Sector
Learn moreOCASI - The Accessibility Initiative invites you to the following interactive webinar designed to enhance understanding and effectiveness in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and autism: Developmental Disabilities, Autism, and…
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Feb 22, 2025 - Online
PRSN Workshop - Creating Meaningful Employment Relationships
Learn moreThe Private Refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario) invites you to the upcoming online training opportunity for Canadian faith-based, community and group-of-five sponsors: Creating Meaningful Employment Relationships.
About the workshop
Does your…
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Feb 25, 2025 - TORONTO
Designing Youth Programs: Maximizing Resources and Space, Creating Inclusive and Impactful programs
Learn moreOCASI is pleased to invite you to a hybrid event: Designing Youth Programs: Maximizing Resources and Space, Creating Inclusive and Impactful programs
About this Event
The objective of this forum…