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OCASI welcomes Bill 173 passing 2nd reading in the Ontario Legislature
Toronto / April 19, 2024 - OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants welcomes Bill 173: Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024 passing 2nd reading in the Ontario Legislature, and its’ referral to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy. This brings us closer to having intimate partner violence declared an epidemic in Ontario.
OCASI Calls For A Comprehensive And Inclusive Status Regularization Program
Toronto / April 12, 2024
Dear Prime Minister and Minister Miller,
Re: Immigration Status Regularization - Permanent Residence For All
OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants calls on you to act urgently on your government’s longstanding, and often-repeated commitment to introduce an immigration status regularization program, that would allow those living precariously in Canada to become permanent residents.
A Message On Refugee Rights Day
Toronto / April 4, 2024
Dear OCASI Family,
Today we recognize the thirty-ninth anniversary of the Singh decision which confirmed that refugees are protected by Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This day and what it represents -access to justice for all who are resident on this land, is more important than ever as we bear witness to unprecedented numbers of asylum seekers arriving on our shores seeking protection and refuge.
A Call For Justice, Equity and Fairness - Refugee Rights Day 2024
Refugee Rights Day 2024 Statement
Toronto / April 4, 2024
Today on April 4, 2024 we commemorate the 1985 Supreme Court decision – the Singh Decision - that recognizes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects refugees’ fundamental rights.
OCASI AGM 2024 / L'AGA d'OCASI 2024
OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
You’re Invited to our 46th Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Pan Pacific Hotel (More information)
900 York Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario