Latest Articles for Sponsored Refugees
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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 22, 2023 3 min. read
Can I travel outside Canada as a refugee?
Yes. If you're in Canada as a refugee, you can travel outside the country, but until you become a Canadian citizen, there are a few things to consider.Learn more -
Sep 20, 2023 3 min. read
What does the word “refugee” mean?
Learn moreMigrant, asylum seeker, refugee… These words each have their own specific definitions but are sometimes used incorrectly.
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 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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Nov 29, 2023 - Online
Information Session: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
Learn moreMothers Matter Centre invites you to the upcoming information session: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY
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Nov 29, 2023 - Online
RSTP Webinar: Post Arrival Requirements for Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
Learn moreThe Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) invites you to the upcoming webinar: Post Arrival Requirements for Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
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Dec 1, 2023 - Online
PSI Webinar: 2SLGBTQIA+ Muslims and Mental Health
Learn moreOCASI - The Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) cordially invites you to participate in the upcoming webinar: 2SLGBTQIA+ Muslims and Mental Health