OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for im/migrant serving agencies and to coordinate responses to shared needs and concerns. Its membership includes more than 240 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.
OCASI champions equity and human rights for im/migrants and refugees through advocacy, collective action, collaborative planning, research, capacity-building, and information and knowledge transfer.
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Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan and Canada Disability Benefit
Understanding the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan and Canada Disability BenefitLast updated Nov 13, 2026
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Equity Stream Capacity Building Webinar Series
The series focuses on building organizational and service capacity, enabling GCOs to sustainably support their communities while addressing systemic barriers and delivering inclusive, culturally responsive services.Last updated Oct 7, 2026
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Training for Employment Support Services
The professional development e-learning course Training for Employment Support Services is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to understand and address the needs, challenges and opportunities for newcomers seeking employment.Last updated Oct 2, 2026
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Foundations of Settlement Work Level 1
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on:
- Date: October 1, 2026 – January 30, 2027 (Self-Enrol and Start learning)
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Registration deadline: January 15, 2027
About this Course
The professional development e
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
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Equity Stream Capacity Building Webinar Series
The series focuses on building organizational and service capacity, enabling GCOs to sustainably support their communities while addressing systemic barriers and delivering inclusive, culturally responsive services.Last updated Sep 24, 2026
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Disability and Inclusive Practice in Settlement Services: Levels 1 and 2
OCASI's Accessibility Initiative is pleased to offer a NEW, FREE, 7-week, self-directed online course on: Disability and Inclusive Practice in Settlement Services: Levels 1 and 2Last updated Sep 16, 2026
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Supports to Engage Newcomers Digitally (SEND) Promotional Flyer
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
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
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Canadian Newcomer Youth: Illustrating The Journey
Through a creative workshop, 6 newcomer youth shared their journeys, challenges and successes in Ontario.
This documentary highlights the experiences of newcomer youth from Afghanistan, Iran, Brazil and the Philippines. Each of their stories is unique, but all have had to learn to
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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Au service des jeunes dans les communautés de nouveaux arrivants
OCASI a le plaisir d’ouvrir l’inscription à la prochaine formation autogérée en ligne sur : Au service des jeunes dans les communautés de nouveaux arrivantsLast updated Jun 23, 2026
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Inform Professional Practice - Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities
Various approaches to support newcomer youth have shifted over the past two years in response to COVID-19, policy changes and global events. This workshop will look at some of the highlights and challenges as we explored the new landscape of working with diverse populations of
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
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Bilingual Coordinator, Community Education - Positive Spaces Initiative
OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants Toronto, ON Hybrid
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Settlement At Work Weekly Highlights
Looking for the latest settlement sector resources, events, jobs and news? Here are some of the highlights from this week on Settlement At Work:Published November 13, 2026
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Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: Building Capacity from the Inside Out
The OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project (MHP) is pleased to invite you to: Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: Building Capacity from the Inside OutPublished November 4, 2026
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Youth workers: Refer your newcomer youth clients and join OCASI’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
Youth workers: Refer your newcomer youth clients and join OCASI’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
We are inviting youth workers to partner with us on our 2026/27 Youth Advisory Group (YAG) project. We are seeking youth workers who can refer 1 or 2 newcomer youth clients to take part…
Published August 18, 2026
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Action Required: Impact of IRCC Funding Cuts Survey
Dear Members and Colleagues,
The recent cuts to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are placing unprecedented strain on the vital services you deliver every day. As you navigate these complex operational challenges, your experiences must not go unheard.
That is why…
Published June 16, 2026
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IRCC Message to All Funded Service Provider Organizations (SPOs)
Colleagues,
Following is the email that was sent from Maxine Ifill, DG, Settlement and Resettlement Operations to all funded Service Provider Organizations regarding the impacts of Budget 2025, the latest Immigration Levels Plan, and the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER) on…
Published January 16, 2026
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OCASI Salary and Benefits Survey!
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…
Published August 29, 2025
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How Does Your Nonprofit Organization Compare? Share Your Salary Data Today!
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…Published August 1, 2025
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Invitation to be a Positive Spaces Initiative Champion!
OCASI - The Positive Spaces Initiative (PSI) cordially invites you to apply to be a PSI Champion
Do you:
- have an idea for an event or initiative that supports 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees?
- require financial, outreach, promotional and logistics support for the event or…
Published August 1, 2025
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OCASI Invitation: Apply to Be a Peer Champion Educator on Domestic Violence - IRCNFF Campaign
OCASI | Immigrant and Refugee Communities Neighbours, Friends and Families (IRCNFF) invites you to Apply to Be a Peer Champion Educator on Domestic ViolencePublished April 30, 2025
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2025 Settlement.Org User Survey
We're making changes to Settlement.Org. Your thoughts will help us improvePublished April 8, 2025