Providing timely protection for privately sponsored refugees – The Government of Canada is taking steps to reduce wait times and reduce the existing backlog of applications.
Private Sponsorship of Refugees Toolkit – Practical web-based resource to provide information about private refugee sponsorship to groups across Canada prepared by the Canadian Council for Refugees.
Refugee 613 – Sponsorship Resources and Information
Welcoming Syrian PSR – For applications received by March 31, 2016
Private Refugee Sponsorship – Settlement process infographic
Sponsor a Refugee – Government of Canada information and online tools
Sponsorship Frequently Asked Questions – Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
FAQ on Refugee Sponsorship – Downloadable printable FAQ from the Mennonite Central Committee
Sponsoring Syrian Refugees – Government of Canada information and online tools
Self-Assessment Tool for Sponsors – Assists new sponsors in gauging level of preparedness
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program – Government of Canada program designed to support Sponsorship Agreement Holders
Guide to Private Sponsorship – Government of Canada publication intended for Private Sponsors
List of Sponsorship Agreement Holders – Government of Canada official SAH list
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) – Guidelines for Confidentiality and Privacy – A one-page guideline for confidentiality and privacy of refugees
Information Bulletin – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) – Privately Sponsored Refugee (PSR) Resettlement in Canada.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program – Information for refugees
Sponsorship Disputes & Breakdowns – The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program provides information about how to resolve disagreements, misunderstandings or breakdowns in between sponsors and newcomers.
Resource Kit for Planning for Month 13 – The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program provides information about planning for the end of sponsorship.
ISSofBC Privately Sponsored Syrian Refugees Training – (Part 1 of 3) ISSofBC has put together a 3 part training module for private sponsors; Part 1 focuses on responsibilities of private sponsors and settlement planning
PSR Program and Processes – Constituent Group Training Provided by Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria