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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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Recorded Webinar: Tailoring sexual health information for newcomers in Canada
Tailoring sexual health information for newcomers in Canada
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English recording: https://youtu.be/HmPJF1KHR5I
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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On The Radar - Changes coming for Ontario workers
As 2024 approaches, it's time to look ahead at some upcoming changes that will affect workers in Ontario.Published August 9, 2024
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NABC Network News - Surrey's Black Community Wants Voice in Policing Transition + Pathway to Actions + Funding + Events
The NABC Community Newsletter is a weekly look into the resources and events of interest to our communities. Vibrant Black communities are cultivated through knowledge sharing and a commitment to long-term learning.Published August 8, 2024
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Welcome to the newly designed website of SettlementAtWork!
We are pleased to announce that the Settlement At Work website has been revamped and redesigned! In order to meet the needs and demands of the growing settlement sector, the website has been upgraded with new features to facilitate the research and posting of new content.Published August 1, 2024
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Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is looking to partner with settlement agencies and provide basic health and safety training to newcomers
We are looking to partner with you to deliver basic worker health and safety awareness sessions to newcomers. Using a train-the-trainer approach, we would equip you with the resources, skills and support necessary to deliver these sessions to your clients, at your location.Published October 17, 2023