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Immigrant and Refugee Women have little to celebrate on IWD 2012
March 8, 2012/Toronto - Immigrant and refugee women have little to look forward to on International Women`s Day this year according to the report “State of Immigrant and Refugee Women`s Status in Canada – 2012”.
Report: State of Immigrant and Refugee Women in Canada
Community groups concerned about the status of immigrant and refugee women due to the change in government policy and direction over the last five years came together to compile a joint report on issues of mutual concern. The focus was on the impact of some of the major changes in the area of immigration policy and practice.
OCASI at the 14th National Metropolis Conference
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) will have a strong presence at the 14th National Metropolis Conference, to be held in Toronto on February 29 – March 3, 2012.
OCASI Congratulates new Minister
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) congratulates Charles Sousa (MPP - Mississauga South) on his appointment as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI).
OCASI wrote to the new Minister to highlight priorities and concerns for Ontario's immigrant and refugee serving sector.