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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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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Self-Directed E-Learning Courses at LearAtWork: FSW lvl 2 & SYNC
OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on: Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities (SYNC)
- Date: July 2 – Oct 30, 2026
- Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
- Self-enrolment: Open throughout the course period
About this Course
Be among the first…
Published June 30, 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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Call for Members: OCASI Membership Services Committee
Dear Members,
With over 260 member agencies across Ontario, OCASI continues to grow and strengthen its network. To support this work, OCASI is inviting members who are interested in serving on the OCASI Membership Services Committee.
The Membership Services Committee supports and…Published March 18, 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