Why we assess refugee sponsorship groups

We assess sponsorship groups to make sure that the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program runs effectively. We developed our program integrity framework to

• make sure refugees get the support they need after they arrive in Canada
• make sure sponsorship groups (including sponsorship agreement holders, groups of five and community sponsors) understand
  • their responsibilities
  • what can happen if they don’t meet these responsibilities
• improve the way we
  • review sponsorship applications
  • assess and monitor existing sponsorship groups
• help us identify and manage risks and potential issues within the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program