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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…

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.

Fee name	Old Fee	New fee
Authorization to return to Canada	$479.75	$492.50
Temporary resident permit	$2…

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…

If your agency has added new programs or made changes to existing ones, please ensure your information is up to date in the 211 Ontario database. You can review and update your services by following the instructions in the 211 Update Portal.

Accurate information is essential—211…

Social Research Demonstration Corporation is inviting participation in a national survey through the PROSPECTS initiative, aimed at strengthening evaluation and research capacity in immigrant-serving organizations.

Take the survey

This survey provides an opportunity to: 

• Share your…

You are invited to participate in an important online survey for a research study on workplace stress and mental well-being in the settlement sector in Ontario. This survey aims to identify factors that affect job satisfaction, workplace stress and overall mental health in…

Participate in the 2025 OCASI Salary and Benefits Survey!

Together, We Can Improve Immigrant & Refugee-serving Non-profit Salaries - Start Here!

This important initiative seeks to gather up-to-date insights on compensation trends across Ontario’s not-for-profit immigrant and…

Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is making the public aware of ads that are appearing to promote free dental care for refugee clients.

Participate in the 2025 OCASI Compensation and Benefits Survey!

Shaping Equity in Ontario’s Immigrant and Refugee Services Sector

This important initiative seeks to gather up-to-date insights on compensation trends across Ontario’s not-for-profit immigrant and refugee-serving…