Ron Rosell has been involved in many sponsorships and says the process is a
lot of work

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   He thinks that people should think realistically when it comes to
   getting involved in sponsorships.

   1. Get into it for the right reasons

   He says that people need to think about what is motivating them to help
   refugees.

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   says.

   4.  Be realistic about the costs

   The government suggests that it costs roughly $21,000 per year to
   support a family of 2 in Canada, but Rosell says that in Vancouver or
   Toronto it is about double that.

   "You need to plan to cover their basic living costs, their rent, their
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