OCASI Comments on Bill 161, Ontario's first-ever immigration legislation
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Ontario Minister of Immigration tabled Ontario’s first ever immigration legislation in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, February 19, 2014.
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Canadians Call on Minister of Immigration to Celebrate Family Day By Strengthening Family Class Reunification
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For Immediate Release
TORONTO / Feb 14, 2014 / - A coalition of community based organizations and academic institutes across Canada are calling on the Hon. Chris Alexander, the Federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, to mark Family Day 2014 by making a commitment to strengthen the family class immigration program.
OCASI Comments on Federal Budget 2014
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The federal budget tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday February 11, 2014
cuts transfer payments to Ontario. The decrease (projected at $641m) will potentially
negatively impact on Ontario’s ability to maintain commitments to social
programs and services that benefit vulnerable and marginalized populations.
The following is OCASI’s preliminary comments on the federal budget, focused on areas that directly impact our sector (broadly defined):
Send Your MP a Message On Valentines Day and Family Day
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Recent changes to Canada's immigration policies mean many newcomer families will not see their loved ones for years. Valentine's Day on February 14 is about celebrating our loved ones. This Valentine's Day, lets act to change Canada's priorities. Does your Canada include all families?
My Canada Includes all Families Letter To Minister
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January 20, 2014
The Honourable Chris Alexander
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Dear Hon. Minister:
Re: Strengthening Family Class Reunification
On behalf of a coalition of community based organizations and academics across Canada, we are writing to seek your help to renew Canada's commitment to strengthening the family class immigration program.
OCASI Comments On Proposed Citizenship Changes
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OCASI has prepared a preliminary analysis of Bill C-24, the Citizenship amendment Act tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday February 6, 2014. We will develop a fuller analysis as we continue to review the Bill and prepare for public comment opportunities through the Parliamentary Standing Committee later in the year.
The government has already doubled the citizenship application fees from $200 to $400. The change is already in effect and will remain so regardless of what happens to Bill C-24.