Mar 27, 2024 1 min. read
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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
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Mar 19, 2024 2 min. read
Are there any groups or associations from my culture?
Yes. There are many associations and groups that are specific to different cultures.Learn more -
Mar 15, 2024 5 min. read
Can I benefit from mental health services if I come to Canada as a refugee?
Yes. Resettlement experiences of vulnerable populations, such as refugees and other newcomers, can present unique mental health challenges. You may find that counselling can help you.Learn more -
Mar 12, 2024 7 min. read
How do we Create Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Refugees?
LGBTQIA+ people represent a large, but often invisible, part of immigrant and refugee communities. Immigrant and refugee organizations have an obligation and responsibility to provide relevant, effective, and appropriate services to these immigrants and refugees, who are often marginalized within multiple communities.Learn more -
Mar 04, 2024 5 min. read
How do we serve refugees with in/visible disabilities?
The settlement process is particularly challenging for newcomer refugees with disabilities. This is because our communities and workplaces often have barriers that make things more complex for people with disabilities. Learning to welcome and serve them is an ongoing process.Learn more -
Nov 03, 2023 5 min. read
How can you prepare for Month 13 (post-sponsorship period)?
Month 13 is the first month when the sponsors’ legal responsibility comes to an end and the sponsored newcomers become independent.
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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 -
Jun 16, 2023 4 min. read
What is the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)?
The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States (U.S.) is part of the U.S.–Canada Smart Border
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Apr 27, 2023 2 min. read
What are the rights and responsibilities of permanent residents of Canada?
Refugees who come to Canada through a resettlement program (Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program or Government-Assisted Refugees Program) become permanent residents when they arrive in Canada. Therefore, they have the same rights and duties as any other permanent resident of Canada.Learn more