Sponsoring refugees: Sponsorship agreement holders and constituent groups

A number of organizations across the country have signed sponsorship agreements with the Government of Canada to help support refugees from abroad when they resettle in Canada. These organizations are known as sponsorship agreement holders. They can sponsor refugees themselves or work with others in the community to sponsor refugees.

Most sponsorship agreement holders are religious, ethnic, community or service organizations.

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Sponsorship agreement holders can also enter into joint assistance sponsorships with the Government of Canada to help refugees with special needs.

Quebec has its own process for sponsoring refugees. Sponsors who live in the province of Quebec should contact the ministry that handles immigration.

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