Migration and Resettlement
Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR)
MCC is allocated a limited number of named sponsorship spaces each year by the Canadian government. Named sponsorship is used when you know the refugee(s) you would like to sponsor to come to Canada – these may be family members, friends or loved ones. MCC Manitoba partners with sponsorship groups, ensuring that they are equipped to support refugee newcomers as they settle and integrate into their new Canadian community. We also provide educational resources and advocate for fair legislation.
Who can sponsor a refugee?
Sponsoring a refugee requires a group of at least five people – friends, family, neighbours, colleagues or a church – who commit to providing financial and settlement support for the refugee newcomer’s first 12 months in Canada.
Who can be sponsored?
People who have been forced to flee their home country because of war or persecution, cannot return, and have no other long-term solution except resettlement in Canada.
How do I get started?
MCC supports diverse groups of sponsors in Manitoba. Our staff will walk you through every step of this journey.
Your Sponsorship Intake Process Starts Here
This year’s intake is now CLOSED.
The next intake will start on Dec. 1, 2025. If you’d like to be notified when registration starts, please click here to fill out the form below.
Dec. 1-31, 2024
Sign-up for one of three January orientation session dates. Participation in one of these sessions is mandatory.
Jan. 9, 10 & 11, 2025
Orientation will be held at MCC Manitoba (100-140 Bannatyne, Winnipeg) and will cover key information about the sponsorship process. The session is approximately 2 hours with time for questions. After attending, you will receive the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
Jan. 31, 2025
Submit your completed EOI form by Jan. 31. This step initiates MCC’s review of your application for formal sponsorship through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
February 2025
MCC’s Migration and Resettlement staff will review applications and make selections for the upcoming year. Due to high demand, MCC cannot guarantee every applicant a spot.
End of March 2025
By the end of March, MCC will notify all applicants about their application status. If selected, you will receive a detailed list of next steps to begin preparing your IRCC application.
Join the registration waitlist and be the first to be notified when the Sponsorship Intake Process opens for 2026.
Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide below for more information. You can also contact MCC’s Migration and Resettlement coordinators here or by calling 204-261-6381.
