OCASI comments on the Canadian Experience Class Program
On August 12th, 2008 Minister Diane Finley announced the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), a new program which will allow international students and certain types of temporary foreign workers to apply for permanent residence within Canada.
Added August 14, 2008

Immigrants Need More Than Credentials Recognition
OCASI Comments on closed-door government consultations on changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Added July 24, 2008

OCASI comments on CIC's consultation on the new process for the selection of immigrants
On Thursday, July 3rd, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) Diane Finley announced a series of cross-Canada stakeholder consultations on the implementation of recently adopted amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Added July 18, 2008

OCASI's Organizational Standards Initiative: Survey and Consultation Document Online Now
OCASI's Organizational Standards Initiative: Survey and Consultation Document Online Now The Organizational Standards Survey & Consultation Document is part of OCASI's Organizational Standards Initiative.
Added July 15, 2008

OCASI Launches New Workshops - Family Violence against Immigrant & Refugee Women: Community Development Strategies
This project examines using community development strategies as effective tools to prevent and address family violence.
Added July 14, 2008

OCASI RFP: Clear Language Editor for Settlement.Org
OCASI is seeking proposals to assist with clear language editing and benchmarking. Deadline: July 28, 2008 at 5 p.m.
Added July 08, 2008

OCASI Technology Webinars
OCASI is launching a series of free online webinars to help its member organizations and other community agencies to use technology more effectively.
Added June 27, 2008

Job Posting: Manager of Finance and Resource Development
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrant (OCASI) requires a Manager of Finance and Resource Development.
Added June 23, 2008

OCASI deputation on changes to IRPA under Bill C-50
On Monday, May 12th OCASI appeared as a witness before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to speak about Part 6 (IRPA amendments) of Bill C-50.
Added May 15, 2008

Ontario holds closed-door consultations on poverty
The Ontario government holds closed-door consultations across the province for a poverty reduction strategy.
Added May 02, 2008

Communities Concerned about Continuing Trend of Income Disparities in Canada
Colour of Poverty Campaign is deeply concerned about 2006 Census data released today.
Added May 01, 2008

Colour of Poverty Provincial Forum
Colour of Poverty Campaign holds Provincial Forum on April 28 and 29, 2008, at Ryerson University in Toronto
Added April 23, 2008

STATUS Campaign Presents Proposal
STATUS Campaign appeared as a witness before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
Added April 08, 2008

Ontario Budget 2008: Some Significant Steps, Much More Needs To Be Done
The Ontario Budget 2008 announces several positive investments for immigrants and refugees and equity seeking groups, but more needs to be done to eradicate poverty.
Added March 26, 2008

Federal Government Proposes Changes to IRPA
On Friday, March 14th the Federal Government tabled changes to IRPA as part of the federal budget (Bill C-50). These changes would give the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration the power to narrow processing of immigration applications.
Added March 25, 2008

OCASI Conference Proceedings - 2007
A number of facilitators who presented at the 2007 OCASI Executive Directors Forum and Professional Development Conference have agreed to make their presentations available as part of our Conference Proceedings.
Added February 28, 2008

OCASI Comments on Federal Budget 2008
Immigrants and refugees have little to look forward to in the 2008 Federal Budget.
Added February 27, 2008

Statistique Canada : les immigrants sur le marché du travail
Le 13 février, Statistique Canada a publié l’étude « Les immigrants sur le marché du travail canadien en 2006 : analyse selon la région ou le pays de naissance ».
Added February 14, 2008

Statistics Canada on the Immigrant Labour Market
On february 13th Statistics Canada released the study “The Canadian Immigrant Labour Market in 2006: Analysis by Region or Country of Birth”.
Added February 14, 2008

Prevention of Domestic Violence against Immigrant and Refugee Women through Early Intervention - Online Self-Directed Training
OCASI is now providing online, self-directed violence prevention training for settlement service providers and anyone who frequently provides services to immigrants, refugees and undocumented women.
Added January 17, 2008

OCASI Appears before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance
On Thursday, December 6th, OCASI appeared before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance, in the context of its Pre-Budget Consultations in preparation of the Federal Budget for 2008.
Added December 12, 2007

Statistics Canada,the Census and Immigration
Statistics Canada has released the report "Immigration in Canada: A Portrait of the Foreign-born Population, 2006 Census".
Added December 05, 2007

Persistent Poverty Growth In Toronto
United Way of Greater Toronto releases report documenting growth of poverty in Toronto despite economic prosperity and high employment.
Added November 27, 2007

Ontario has a new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
Premier Dalton McGuinty has appointed Michael Chan (MPP Markham-Unionville) to the Citizenship and Immigration portfolio in his new cabinet, announced yesterday.
Added October 31, 2007

OCASI Comments on Recent Economic Statement from the Federal Government
Government of Canada mini-budget fails vulnerable communities, again.
Added October 31, 2007

Labour and Community Groups Endorse MMP
OCASI endorses MMP as a reform that is needed to help bring better representation of racialized groups in places of power.
Added September 28, 2007

Ontario Election 2007 and Immigrant Concerns
OCASI has compiled a list of questions for candidates in the Ontario Election on issues affecting immigrants, refugees and racialized communities
Added September 19, 2007

Community Coalition Launches 'Colour of Poverty' Campaign
A press conference will be held on September 5th at 10:30 am at Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office to launch this community project raising public awareness about the serious problem of poverty within the racialized communities of Ontario.
Added September 04, 2007

OCASI Response to Federal Pre-Budget Consultation
OCASI Responds to the 2007 Pre-Budget Consultations held by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.
Added August 19, 2007

L’évaluation des besoins en perfectionnement professionnel d’ OCASI
Nous emploierons l'information rassemblée par ce questionnaire en combinaison avec celle découlant des Colloques de perfectionnement professionnel précédents, des formations régionales, ateliers et d'autres activités du secteur, en vue d’identifier des do
Added July 13, 2007