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Research/Dataset
OCASI Survey Results on Hybrid Work & 4-Day Work Week Models
In 2024, OCASI in partnership with The Public Good Initiative (University of Toronto) launched 2 surveys to address the Ontario immigrant and refugee-serving sector's perception of these models.Last updated Dec 10, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Eviction Prevention & Navigating the Landlord and Tenant Board for Community Workers
The Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation - CERA provides free services to tenants facing eviction and human rights violations in their housing, and we are experts in these fields.Last updated Nov 20, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Health & Safety Awareness Presentation
WSPS' Health & Safety Awareness Presentation (HSAP) gives students, new immigrants and other vulnerable workers the crucial information they need to ensure their health and safety on the job.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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Tool
Health Toolkit for Refugees (Ottawa-Specific)
This toolkit was developed in an effort to assist sponsors and healthcare providers access health information quickly and efficiently in order to support refugees. It serves as a guide to help connect refugees to appropriate and timely health services and information.Last updated Nov 5, 2024
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Glossary/Factsheet
Resource Sheet for Settlement Agencies
Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information about Canadian citizens who were on board flight PS752 should contact Global Affairs Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.Last updated Oct 25, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
How to Make a Claim to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?
If an employer, landlord, union representative, or serviceprovider discriminates against an individual in a way that goes against Ontario's human rights laws, they might be able to make a claim against them.Last updated Oct 21, 2024
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Other
Reels Of Hope: Understanding Mental Health Through Short Films
MEHAR is a nonprofit organization committed to spreading awareness around mental and emotional health through art.Last updated Sep 26, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Foundations of Settlement Work in Ontario
Many organizations and individuals have used OCASI’s training guide Immigrant Settlement Counselling as a resource and a reference since it was published in 1990 and updated in 2000.Last updated Jul 29, 2024
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Research/Dataset
New census data shows top original languages spoken by Mississauga residents
The latest data released by Statistics Canada (StatCan) shows that combined, 328,130 people in Mississauga now list languages other than English or French as their mother tongue.Last updated Jul 29, 2024
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Supporting Displaced Ukrainians: Settlement Information & Resources
Information and resources will be shared here for the Ontario Settlement Sector about the current services, supports and programs available for displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada under the CUAET pathway.Last updated Jun 21, 2022
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Racism in Ontario's home buying and selling process is real, says new report
The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 27, 2022
New research from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) shows realtors and their clients are facing racism and discrimination during the home buying and selling process, but there are no efficient ways for consumers to report such…
Published September 29, 2022
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Ontario has promised to put immigrant nurses to work faster. That change is long overdue
Yamaan Alsumadi · CBC News · Posted: Sep 20, 2022
I'm a fourth-year nursing student studying at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., and I'm in a classroom filled with people who are perfectly qualified to help out with Ontario's health-care shortage.
Instead, they're…
Published September 20, 2022
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Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support COVID-19 Response
New Technology is a Gamechanger in Significantly Improving Screening for the Virus.
Published November 24, 2020
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Ontario Taking Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Province Also Doubling Financial Support for Businesses Affected by Additional Restrictions.
Published November 20, 2020
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Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders
Extensions needed to keep individuals, families and communities safe.
Published November 20, 2020
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Ontario Launches Workplace Education and Enforcement Campaigns
Inspection Blitzes Helping to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Keep Workers Safe.
Published November 19, 2020
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Ontario Announces 13 New Ontario Health Teams
New approach will improve patient outcomes and support Ontario’s response to COVID-19.
Published November 18, 2020
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Ontario Expanding Mobile Crisis Services to Respond to Mental Health Emergencies
Investments Will Increase Access to Mental Health and Justice Service Programs.
Published November 17, 2020
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Ontario Updating COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Modelling Shows New Thresholds Needed to Bend the Curve and Keep People Safe.
Published November 13, 2020
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Ontario Supporting Inclusive Communities for All Ages and Abilities
New program will help people with disabilities and seniors stay safe and engaged in their neighbourhoods.
Published November 9, 2020