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To support proponents in preparing strong proposals, Build Canada Homes is hosting a series of virtual webinars in January and February 2026.

Why attend?

These webinars will help you:

• Understand Build Canada Homes' Investment Policy Framework
• Learn how to navigate the Portal

Get…

Information from the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of CanadaWe offer information sessions to help various stakeholders understand requirements and obligations related to the Lobbying Act and the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct. Lobbying is a legitimate activity, which must be…

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is leading a research project to better understand barriers some communities may face in accessing vaccines, and how these challenges might influence attitudes and decisions about vaccination.

 We are looking to conduct 30–60 minute…

Technical Briefings on the New Regulations

Employment and Social Development Canada will hold four bilingual technical briefing sessions via Zoom to explain the regulatory requirements and answer questions.

The sessions will be held on February 3, 5, 9 and 11, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 2…

Participate in an important online survey to help shape the updated “Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities” (SYNC) course.

OCASI is working with Evenings & Weekends Consulting to reimagine this self-guided online training, which supports frontline workers in delivering effective…

Recent fee changes

Certain IRCC fee increases went into effect on December 1, 2025. 

2025-12-01: Inadmissibility fees increase

IRCC increased the inadmissibility fees on December 1, 2025.

Dear OCASI Members and Colleagues/Partners,

We invite you to participate in the OCASI 2025 Compensation and Benefits Survey. The aim of this survey is to provide an update on current sector compensation packages across Ontario for employees in not-for-profit organizations serving…

The Settlement and Integration Policy and Program Committee, a team of sector representatives, is working closely with IRCC to ensure we have access to the resources and supports needed to use technology effectively in our sector. The goal is to create pathways that enable…

Just days before we launch our messaging campaign to proudly show and grow support for immigrants and refugees in Canada, I am inspired by the knowledge that we can do great things together. That is what this campaign is all about. 

We know we urgently need to come together to…

The Supports to Engage Newcomers Digitally (SEND) project helps newcomer-serving organizations across Ontario increase their ability to communicate with newcomers through digital tools such as WhatsApp, SMS, Telegram, Signal, and Facebook Messenger.
Funded by Immigration Refugee…