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This and That…
We are in the midst of an election that has exposed the ugly underbelly of Canadian racism and Islamophobia clothed in pro-women rhetoric and the hesitation of many of our elected representatives, except for a few brave and principled souls like Calgary Mayor Nenshi who took to the airways to denounce in no uncertain terms the slippery slope of racist wedge politics.
OCASI 2016 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission
OCASI made ten recommendations to the Ontario government in the Council's 2016 Pre-Budget Submission.
10 OCASI RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ONTARIO BUDGET 2016
Open Letter to Prime Minister on Racial and Gender Equality in the Senate of Canada
Open Letter to Prime Minister on Racial and Gender Equality in the Senate of Canada
December 29, 2015
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa Ontario K1A0A6
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau,
Community groups welcome province’s announcement on anti-racism directorate
February 16, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Community organizations working to advance racial equity and racial justice in Ontario welcome the announcement made by Premier Kathleen Wynne on her plan to establish an Anti-racism Directorate to combat racism in Ontario.
Media Release: Let's welcome syrian refugees with open arms
Media Release
For Immediate Release
Ontario-wide public education campaign launched against xenophobia, islamophobia, and racism
12 February 2016/Toronto – As Ontario welcomes refugees from Syria, OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants is launching a province-wide public education campaign for the prevention of xenophobia, islamophobia, and racism.
