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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 Oct 1, 2025
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Glossary/Factsheet
Protecting Your Child from RSV
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes an illness that affects the airway and lungs, especially in babies and young children.
RSV often leads to cold-like symptoms and is the most common cause of a chest infection called bronchiolitis. Babies and young children
Last updated Sep 10, 2025
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Community worker resource hub
Are you a community worker who fields questions about the law from service users? This information is designed to highlight legal information and services to support you in your day-to-day work.
Quick links:
- Legal information and services: stepstojustice.ca
- Free publications: cleo
Last updated Aug 29, 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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Other
Are sponsored refugees eligible for Settlement Services?
Yes, all sponsored refugees generally have access to government-funded settlement services upon arrival in Canada, just like other permanent residents.Last updated Aug 26, 2025
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry): A Guide to the Law’s Reporting Requirements
The John Howard Society has a fact sheet called Christopher's Law (Sex Offender Registry). It lists what's included in the Registry and explains the rules around reporting when someone is on the Registry.
Last updated Aug 1, 2025
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Glossary/Factsheet
How do we Create Positive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Refugees?
LGBTQIA+ people represent a large, but often invisible, part of immigrant and refugee communities. Immigrant and refugee organizations have an obligation and responsibility to provide relevant, effective, and appropriate services to these immigrants and refugees, who are oftenLast updated Jun 23, 2025
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Course/Training
Webinar: Applying an Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Framework in a Nonprofit Organization
Racial Equity: From Intention To Action A webinar & conversation series by OCASI for the Ontario immigrant and refugee-serving sector, to move from intention to action in understanding systemic racism, addressing racial discrimination and building towards racial equity in theLast updated Jun 16, 2025
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Supporting LGBTQI+ refugee claimants in Canada
Refugee claims based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics have specific challenges. This webinar aims to help community workers better understand the difficulties LGBTQI+ people face in making refugee claims and what they can do toLast updated Jun 13, 2025
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Research/Dataset
New Report: Building Better Relationships Betweeen Sponsors and SAHs Organizations
PRSN released its latest research report: Building Better Relationships Between Private Refugee Sponsors and Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) Organizations.Last updated Jun 10, 2025
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Province Increasing Direct Care for Long-Term Care Residents to Four Hours per Day
New Commitment Will Make Ontario the Canadian Leader in Quality of Care for Seniors.
Published November 2, 2020
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Ontario Connecting Young People With Career Opportunities in Halton Region
New program will provide students advice, training and a clear pathway for jobs in the skilled trades.
Published October 30, 2020
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Ontario Raising Awareness About Accessibility
Province’s new campaign will improve understanding of accessibility, inclusion and hiring people with disabilities.
Published October 29, 2020
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Ontario Helps Protect Most Vulnerable People Across the Province
Funding will support local shelters, provide rent relief and build longer-term housing solutions during COVID-19.
Published October 28, 2020
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Ontario Supports the Vitality of the Francophone Community
Francophone Community Grants Program promotes French language and socio-economic development.
Published October 28, 2020
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Ontario Adding Over 760 Hospital Beds Across the Province
Province Investing $116.5 Million More to Increase Hospital Capacity, Reduce Wait Times, and Respond to COVID-19
Published October 27, 2020
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Ontario Expanding Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Investments Part of the Government’s Plan to Build a Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions System.
Published October 21, 2020
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Ontario Moving Additional Region to Modified Stage 2
Action Being Taken to Stop the Spread and Contain the Second Wave in Communities.
Published October 19, 2020
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Ontario Adding Over 200 More Transitional Care Beds Across the Province
Province Building More Capacity to Reduce Wait Times and End Hallway Health Care.
Published October 15, 2020
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Ontario Ensures Teaching Jobs go to the Best Educators
Ministry of Education to Revoke Ontario Regulation 274 to Prioritize Merit over Seniority in Teacher Hiring Practices.
Published October 15, 2020