uOttawa Refugee Sponsorship Support Program (SSP)

Brings together pro-bono lawyers, law students, sponsorship experts, and community organizations to offer direct support to Canadians seeking to sponsor refugees. Provides sponsor groups with support from a pro-bono lawyer and law students; in BC, service is available in Vancouver and Victoria, as well as in some other cities. Trains volunteer lawyers and law students about the sponsorship process, and provides ongoing support for their work. Also provides the public with information regarding sponsorship. Serves Canada.