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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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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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Best Practices/Practical Guide
5 Ways to Practise and Demonstrate Diligence : Taking The Right Actions to Fulfil Your Fiduciary Duties
Practising and Demonstrating Diligence: Taking the Right Actions to Fulfil Your Fiduciary Duties
The word diligence might sound rigid at first — a little legal, a little cold. And yet, when you take a closer look, it’s deeply human. It speaks of care, presence, attention, and
Last updated Oct 17, 2025
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Tool
ESL Conversation Circles Toolkit
Introduction
Conversation circles can be challenging. On the one hand, they can be interesting, fun and a wonderful learning experience. However, they can also easily turn into an unnatural, forced and boring conversation. Because there is no pre-set curriculum or a checklist of
Last updated Oct 8, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Guide to the DTC & RDSP for Newcomers with Disabilities
This toolkit is designed to help frontline workers in settlement agencies and advocates introduce newcomers with disabilities to both the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Saving Plan, explain the benefits of these programs, the eligibility criteria, and to guideLast updated Oct 1, 2025
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Tool
LINC 5-7 Classroom Activities: Volumes 1 & 2
LINC 5-7 Classroom Activities was developed for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) levels 5-7 instructors in Ontario.Last updated Sep 24, 2025
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Other
ReadingDuck.com
Reading Duck is a free website with lots of English reading worksheets you can print right away-no sign-up needed. It's especially helpful for people who are new to English, including newcomers, immigrants, and those rebuilding their lives in a new country. The worksheets start
Last updated Aug 26, 2025
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Research/Dataset
Addressing the Digital Skills Gap in Canadian Nonprofits: Outcomes of Prototyped Solution Pilot
The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience released its new Report: Addressing the Digital Skills Gap in Canadian Nonprofits. Outcomes of Prototyped Solution Pilot.Last updated Aug 26, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Access in Action Toolkit
This toolkit has information and resources that speak to the specific struggles and needs of im/migrants and refugees with disabilities and d/Deaf newcomers.Last updated Aug 19, 2025
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The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
News release
March 20, 2025—Ottawa—Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country.
On this International Francophonie Day, the Honourable…
Published March 21, 2025
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OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project - Integrated Service Delivery Model Application
The OCASI Mental Health Promotion Project (MHP) is looking to recruit qualified immigrant and refugee-serving organizations who would like to implement the Mental Health Promotion Integrated Service Delivery Model.Published March 20, 2025
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Appel à candidatures pour les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS 2025
Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer l’appel à candidatures pour les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS 2025.
Que sont les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS?
Depuis 2024, MCIS a accordé trois microsubventions pour la…
Published March 18, 2025
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Announcing the 2025 MCIS Language Advocacy Microgrants – Apply Now!
Hi Language Advocates,
We're excited to share news from one of our coalition members, MCIS Language Solutions!
MCIS Language Solutions is thrilled to announce the call for proposals for the 2025 MCIS Language Advocacy Microgrants. This initiative aims to support projects that…
Published March 17, 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