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Remembering, Commemoration and Celebration
As the car turned the corner of Davenport Road, turning into Church Street (non-Torontonians, indulge me for a moment), I sensed a change in the air at this intersection of the northern entry to Toronto’s Gay Village. A place that represents freedom, liberation and possibilities for many young queer persons across Canada, but probably more so around the globe.
OCASI Statement: Elected Leaders Must Do Better – Stand Against Racism and Xenophobia
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Toronto / June 4, 2024
OCASI strongly condemns the anti-immigrant and anti-refugee sentiments expressed last week by Ontario Premier Ford in his comments regarding a school shooting in Toronto. These sentiments stereotype and scapegoat refugees and immigrants, and only serve to deepen existing xenophobia, and divide rather than unite. Words matter, especially from heads of government and elected leaders.
OCASI Statement: Equity and Fairness For International Students
Toronto / May 14, 2024 - OCASI calls on the government of Canada and the Ontario government to ensure equity and fairness for international students and their families.
Cash Cows And Scapegoats: The Plight Of International Students
Toronto / May 2024 - “We will have to be nuanced in our response.” I wrote to my Board of Directors, as a follow up to their discussion on the almost daily announcements of changes to the International Students Program from the federal Minister of Immigration. But after hitting send, I wondered how do you nuance the lives of individuals that are being impacted by these changes?