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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Needs and Assets Assessment and Referral Services (NAARS) — Parameters for the Creation of the Communities of Practice (CoPs)
This guidance document outlines important considerations, and community members are encouraged to tailor them to their specific context and needs, while staying within the parameters described below.Last updated Jan 2, 2026
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Course/Training
For Clients: Career Skills micro-credential courses in Accounting, Finance, IT, Design and Project Management
Since 1998, the Career Skills program at Skills for Change has been a trusted training provider for thousands of individuals to build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Designed for professionals and entrepreneurs alike, Career
Last updated Dec 24, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Needs and Assets Assessment and Referral Services (NAARS) Transformation
What is NAARS?Last updated Dec 24, 2025
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Research/Dataset
2024-25 Settlement Service Data - Ontario
2024-25 settlement service uptake data prepared by the Outcomes Analysis Unit of IRCC.Last updated Dec 24, 2025
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Other
The Leaky Bucket 2025: Retention Challenges in Highly Skilled Immigrants and In-Demand Occupations
The study, the third in ICC’s Leaky Bucket series, uses 40 years of data to uncover that one in five immigrants leave Canada within 25 years, with the highest losses occurring just five years after arrival.
Last updated Dec 15, 2025
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First “Leaky Bucket” report
The report follows ICC’s first “Leaky Bucket” report released in 2023, also produced by the Conference Board of Canada. That original study revealed the alarming trend of immigrants leaving Canada in growing numbers to seek opportunity elsewhere.
Last updated Dec 15, 2025
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Other
Recorded Webinar: Tailoring sexual health information for newcomers in Canada
Tailoring sexual health information for newcomers in Canada
Attached is a copy of the webinar presentation.
English recording: https://youtu.be/HmPJF1KHR5I
We welcome you to take less than a minute to fill out our feedback survey
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Last updated Dec 11, 2025
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Course/Training
How Migrant Rights Groups Can Engage with “We’re Better Together” Campaign
Reserve Your Spot
When: Wednesday, December 10th, 3-4:30pm Eastern
Where: Register via Zoom
As support for migrants and refugees has been backsliding in Canada, the “We’re Better Together” campaign was created to improve public opinion and build momentum for an inclusive immigration
Last updated Dec 8, 2025
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Other
Recorded Webinar: Protecting Data and Privacy Considerations
We’re excited to share a new initiative, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, to support your organizations in strengthening cybersecurity practices.
As part of this initiative, OCASI - SettlementAtWork.Org will offer webinars to help
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Research/Dataset
Here to Stay: Understanding Immigrant Retention in Canada
Introduction
Research from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) shows that immigrant onward migration – immigrants leaving Canada – has increased steadily since the 1980s. Housing affordability, inflation, cost of living, and similar macro-level economic factors are
Last updated Dec 3, 2025
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RFP Posted 1 week ago
Website Developer for the SDI – Bridge Together: Connecting Service Providers and Refugees for Seamless Support Project
Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS)
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Job Posted 2 weeks ago
Employment Counsellor (Full-time Contract, with a possibility of extension)
Kababayan Multicultural Centre Toronto, ON Hybrid
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Job Posted 1 month ago
On Call Counsellor (Spanish speaking)
Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services Mississauga, ON Onsite
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Job Posted 1 month ago
On Call Resettlement Counsellor (Rohingya Speaking)
Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services Mississauga, ON Onsite
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Job Posted 3 months ago
Bilingual Coordinator, National Community of Practice (CoP)
OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) Toronto, ON Hybrid
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Important information regarding settlement supports for persons fleeing the conflict in Gaza
On December 12, 2025, the Government of Canada made changes to section 3.8.3 of the Settlement Program’s Terms and Conditions to extend the arrival deadline to Canada by one year to December 31 2026, to reflect the ongoing humanitarian needs. The temporary measures for clients to…Published January 2, 2026
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City of Toronto Funding Opportunities
City of Toronto affordable housing funding opportunitiesPublished December 30, 2025
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Build Canada Homes - Upcoming regional webinars
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…
Published December 23, 2025
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A New Registration Threshold for Lobbying
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…
Published December 23, 2025
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Vaccine Confidence Promotion
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…
Published December 22, 2025
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New Federal Digital Accessibility Regulations in Force
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…
Published December 22, 2025
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Fee changes: Citizenship and immigration application fees
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… Published December 4, 2025
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2025 OCASI Survey on Sector Compensation and Benefits
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…
Published November 28, 2025
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Settlement and Integration Policy and Program Committee Seeking Input
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…
Published November 10, 2025
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Be part of our launch to grow support for newcomers
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…
Published November 7, 2025