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Hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis information for Indigenous and immigrant communities
CATIE's multilingual website, multilingual.catie.ca, addresses the health information needs of immigrant communities regarding HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis. It offers foundational, up-to-date information on these health conditions in the languages most commonly spoken by
Last updated May 26, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
6 Tips for Practicing Active Listening
We all know that listening isn’t always as easy as it seems. In a world where communication is constant, practicing active listening has become an essential skill for building meaningful relationships.Last updated May 21, 2025
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Research/Dataset
Experiences & giving trends of multicultural Canadians
This new study provides practical insights to help organizations build stronger connections with some of Canada’s fastest-growing populations.Last updated May 13, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Anti-Asian racism: A guided learning journey
This comprehensive learning tool approaches anti-Asian racism through an intersectional and DEIA lens, highlighting how race, ethnicity, gender, and other social factors shape these experiences.Last updated May 12, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Guide on Applying Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Within Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
The Diversity Institute, in partnership with the Digital Governance Council and with support from the Standards Council of Canada, is pleased to announce the publication, in both English and French, of the guide (Publicly Available Specification) on embedding inclusion, diversity
Last updated May 9, 2025
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Glossary/Factsheet
What is the One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW)?
The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) is a special rule in Canada’s immigration system that helps reunite families. It allows resettled refugees in Canada to apply for certain family members who could not travel with them at the time of their arrival. This application must beLast updated May 9, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Benefits wayfinder support guide for frontline service providers
This practical guide from Prosper Canada is for anyone supporting people with their financial well-being.Last updated May 8, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
OCASI Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression (ARAO) Youtube Playlist
OCASI Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Policy and Implementation Plan recorded on November 15 and 22, 2023.Last updated May 7, 2025
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Research/Dataset
Why income support is good housing policy: A new case for a permanent housing benefit in Canada
The report argues that income security is the key to solving Canada’s housing crisis. It advocates for a permanent housing benefit that is simple, predictable, and easy-to-access to provide immediate rent support to low-income families.Last updated May 6, 2025
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Tool
Direct Cash Transfers as a Pathway Out of Homelessness
This resource is about the transformative potential of Direct Cash Transfers (DCTs) as a strategy to combat homelessness. It compiles a comprehensive collection of toolkits, research studies, case analyses, and multimedia materials that explore how providing unconditionalLast updated May 6, 2025
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Help is on the way for 1 million financially struggling Canadians
The 2024 Federal Budget invests $60M over 5 years to expand financial help services, supporting 1M low/moderate-income Canadians. This ensures stable funding for vital aid, boosting financial stability nationwide.Published February 27, 2025
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Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call- 2nd Cohort - NOW OPEN - Deadline Feb 10,2025
While four in five nonprofits feel that generative AI is applicable to their work, nearly half are not using the technology due to a lack of awareness, tools, funding, and training. To help address these barriers, Google.org launched a Generative AI Accelerator in 2024, helping…Published January 7, 2025
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OCASI Survey: How IRCC's response to your proposal impacts your agency?
Please complete a survey to provide feedback onthe Impacts of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decisions on proposals submitted for CFP 2024.Published January 2, 2025
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Temporary pause on intake of refugee sponsorship applications from groups of five and community sponsors
Ottawa, November 29, 2024 – Canada has temporarily paused new refugee sponsorship applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program.Published November 29, 2024
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Updated interpretation of s.91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
After ten years of persistent advocacy by the CCR and you, our members, IRCC has confirmed that NGO workers are permitted to advise and represent people on their immigration applications, so long as no direct or indirect payment for these services is involved.Published November 13, 2024
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EI rates and rent increase for 2025
As 2025 approaches, it’s time to look ahead at some upcoming changes that will affect workers and tenants in Ontario.Published November 4, 2024
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OCASI's Annual Report 2024
The report highlights OCASI's activities and achievements over the past year.Published October 30, 2024
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Changes for international workers and students
Recent immigration updates include limits for international workers and the end of some policies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes for international students are expected later this fall.Published October 30, 2024
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Humber Polytechnic Community Impact Fund
Currently Accepting Applications from Community Organizations
The Humber Polytechnic Community Impact Fund (formerly Humber College Community Partnership Fund) has been established to provide financial support for community projects that create educational/training pathways for…Published October 30, 2024
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Immigration Levels Plan leaves behind refugees, families and people without status
OCASI is extremely disappointed with the Government of Canada’s deep cuts to 2025 immigration levels, further cuts to follow in 2026 and a lower than expected target for 2027.Published October 29, 2024