The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) assists Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) when they first arrive in Canada by providing settlement support for up to one year. Through collaborative partnerships with other organizations, RAP helps GARs with immediate and essential services generally within four to six weeks of arrival in Canada.

What Is the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)?

The RAP program helps Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) settle in Canada. When GARs arrive, Regina Open Door Society’s Settlement Workers meet them at the airport and take them to Reception House, a place of temporary accommodations. These refugees stay in a Reception House for a few weeks until they find permanent homes. The Settlement Workers also meet with the newcomers to assess their education, language and health needs. Once newcomers get permanent housing, RODS workers help newcomers learn how-to live-in Canada.

It is the first phase of a newcomer’s integration into Canadian society.