The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program

The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) has changed as of May 1st.

These updates introduce co-payments for services covered under IFHP’s supplemental health coverage.

As of May 1, 2026, IFHP beneficiaries will need to pay:

◾ $4 for each eligible prescription medication filled or refilled under the IFHP
◾ 30% of the cost of other eligible supplemental health products and services, including dental care, vision care, counselling, and assistive devices.

These co-payments will be paid directly to health care providers at the time services are received.

Basic IFHP coverage, including doctor visits and hospital care, will remain fully covered, with no co-payments required.

An information kit on these changes with guidance and resources is available here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-within-canada/health-care/co-payments.html

Further information about the IFHP is available here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-within-canada/health-care/interim-federal-health-program/coverage-summary.html

Have questions?
Call our toll-free Helpline at 1-877-290-1701
(Monday to Friday, 9 am - 7 pm EST)

📌The new Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26th, 2026, for the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program and the sponsor-portion of the Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) program. The changes came into effect earlier for newcomers that receive RAP support from IRCC.

📌Comme annoncé précédemment, les nouveaux taux du Programme d’aide à la réinstallation (PAR) entreront en vigueur le 26 janvier 2026 pour le programme de parrainage privé des réfugiés.

🧩Upcoming RAP training & Support/formation et assistance à venir:

ENGLISH:

↪Attend our virtual training session on March 25 @ 7 pm EDT (Register at bit.ly/newraprates )
↪Read the latest bulletin (link in bio)
↪ Call the toll-free RSTP Helpline: (M-F 9am-7pm ET) 1-877-290-1701
↪ Contact your local trainer @ www.rstp.ca/en/contact-us

FRANÇAIS:

↪ Inscrivez-vous à notre prochain webinaire le 10 février à 18 h HNE (S'inscrire @ bit.ly/nouveauxtauxduPAR )
↪ Appelez la ligne d'assistance téléphonique gratuite PFPR: (
Du lundi au vendredi, de 9 h à 19 h HNE) 1-877-290-1701
↪ Contactez notre formatrice francophone @ www.rstp.ca/fr/contactez-nous/

📣 Calling all GTA refugee sponsors & newcomers.

Join us on February 5th @ 6 PM Eastern Time for a virtual networking event (GTA).

Register to attend at🔗 bit.ly/connecting4employment

Strengthen the employment pathways for sponsored newcomers & connect with local Settlement Provider Organizations (SPOs) and other employment service providers.
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We're delighted to announce that Tony Jabbour of Jumpstart Refugee Talent will be joining us as one of our guest speakers.

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About Tony:

'Tony is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Jumpstart Refugee Talent.

In this role, Tony leads the organization’s national Hiring Event model, partnering with employers, employment agencies, municipalities, and government stakeholders to design and scale innovative recruitment pathways that connect refugees with meaningful employment across Canada. With extensive experience in program design, talent development, and cross-sector collaboration, Tony drives the creation of equitable hiring solutions that benefit both candidates and employers. His work focuses on building strong partnerships, strengthening capacities, and shaping practices that highlight the competitive advantage of refugee talent.'

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Register to attend @ link in bio or at
🔗bit.ly/connecting4employment