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Welcome to OCASI

Advocate for the Immigrant-serving Sector and Expert on Immigrant and Refugee Issues

OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant-serving agencies and to coordinate response to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.

Recent Updates

Neighbours, Friends and Family: Invitation to Orientation Sessions
OCASI invites immigrant-serving organizations across Ontario to orientation sessions on the Neighbours, Friends and Family: Diverse Communities Project.
Added May 28, 2009

OCASI Calls for a Thorough Reform of the Live-In Caregivers Program
In the context of the current media attention given to these matters the Council renews its call for the effective protection of live-in caregivers’ rights. We reiterate our call for a fairer, faster path for them to access permanent resident status.
Added May 12, 2009

Neighbours, Friends and Family: Invitation to GTA Orientation Sessions
OCASI invites GTA based immigrant-serving organizations to an orientation session on the Neighbours, Friends and Family: Diverse Communities Project.
Added May 03, 2009

New OCASI Project: Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) Diverse Communities Project
OCASI is offering orientation sessions to immigrant-serving agencies on the Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) Diverse Communities Project.
Added April 23, 2009

Refugee Rights Week in Toronto
City of Toronto recognizes Refugee Rights Week - Media Release
Added April 01, 2009

OCASI Comments on Ontario Budget 2009
Apart from a few investments, the budget regrettably does not contain targeted measures that would improve equity for immigrant, refugee and racialized Ontarians, and that would address a growing income gap.
Added March 30, 2009

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