1. COLLABORATION BETWEEN PRIVATE SPONSORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ermias Yoseph Gelila Hailu
MIIC RSTP

2. OBJECTIVES Canada’s Refugee Resettlement Program
Best Practices and Outcomes
Key Gaps in the System
Priority Actions

3. Canada’s Refugee Resettlement Programs
Private Groups ……………………………………… Government
Privately Sponsored (PSR)
Settlement Support
-Private sponsors, SAHs/CGs, G5, CS
Refugees Referral
-Private sponsors
Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR)
Settlement Support
-Jointly by Government & Private Sponsors
Refugee Referral **Visa office
Joint Assistance
Sponsorship
(JAS)
Settlement Support
-Full financial support by government and settlement support by private sponsors.
Refugee Referral
** Visa officer as having special needs
Government Assisted (GAR)
Settlement Support
- Full support by government Settlement agencies through Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
Refugee Referral UNHCR; selected by Government of Canada

4. Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) Constituent Group (CG)
Private sponsors who can Sponsor Refugees
Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH)
An incorporated organization that has signed an Agreement to sponsor refugees with the Government of Canada
&
Constituent Group (CG)
A group that has been authorized by a SAH to sponsor refugees under its Agreement
Co-sponsor
A person or group that has been authorized by a SAH to sponsor refugees under its Agreement
Group of Five
Five Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Community
Sponsor
Any organization, association or corporation

5. Sponsoring Group’s Settlement Responsibilities include
Reception
Welcome them at the airport!
Orientation
- Who are the sponsors?
Money flow & budgeting
Groceries
Transportation
Housing
Arrange for temporary accommodation
Help to find permanent accommodation
Health Care
Apply for provincial health card
Apply for Interim Federal Health program
Find doctor, dentist, other health services
Education
Enrol adults in English/French classes
Enrol children in school
Important Documents/Services
- Apply for child tax benefit
Apply for Social Insurance Number
Open bank account
Arrange for interpretation
Employment
Connect with job search services
Emotional & Moral Support
Connect newcomer(s) with a settlement agency

6. SPO Responsibilities Additional settlement support
Connecting newcomers with appropriate resources and services
Ensure newcomers are aware of their rights and obligations
Assist with managing expectations of new comers and sponsors

7. Best Practices and Outcomes
Joint meeting between SPO’s and sponsors to discuss available settlement services and how both parties partner to deliver services
Jointly develop settlement plans and coordinate services/support
Meetings at key intervals during the sponsorship period
Outcome : Maximize the settlement and integration outcomes for new comers

8. Key Gaps in the System
Lack of knowledge on both sides Sponsors and SPO
Some sponsors are reactive than proactive
No roadmap or streamlined process for PSR referrals
List of responsibilities outlined by IRCC for SPO and sponsors has gray areas
Lack of data sharing on PSR arrivals

9. Priority Actions
Access RSTP for training on roles and responsibilities of sponsors and SPO’s
Collaboration between RSTP and MANSO to provide more resources
Clearly defined list of responsibilities by IRCC
Referring newcomers to access SPOs should be included on the list of sponsor’s responsibilities

11. Thank you.