Toronto / May 6, 2024 - OCASI stands in solidarity with civil society organizations and leaders of all political parties in the Ontario Legislature including the Premier of Ontario by calling on the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to reverse his decision to ban wearing Keffiyehs inside the Parliament’s Chamber.
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.
Toronto / May 16, 2024 - Today, OCASI sent a second letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Miller, calling for urgent action on status regularization.
Visit migrantrights.ca/take-action/email/ to take action.
Toronto / April 12, 2024
Dear Prime Minister and Minister Miller,
Re: Immigration Status Regularization - Permanent Residence For All
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.
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.
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