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Canadian Newcomer Youth: Illustrating The Journey
Through a creative workshop, 6 newcomer youth shared their journeys, challenges and successes in Ontario.
This documentary highlights the experiences of newcomer youth from Afghanistan, Iran, Brazil and the Philippines. Each of their stories is unique, but all have had to learn to
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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Course/Training
Understanding and Challenging Anti-Black Racism
OCASI is pleased to announce the upcoming self-directed online course on:
- Date: August 4 - October 9, 2026
- Registration: Open throughout the course period above
About this Course
This 4-module course aims to assist people working in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector understand
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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Three Ways Accessible Governance is Simply Better Governance
Accessible governance creates stronger nonprofit organizations by improving participation, decision-making, accountability, and inclusion, ensuring diverse voices help shape effective and equitable governance.Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
2026: The Four Digital Strategy Imperatives for Canadian Nonprofits
Canadian nonprofits should prioritize digital maturity, modern fundraising, workforce readiness, and inclusive donor engagement to strengthen capacity, improve impact, and adapt to evolving community needs.Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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Checklist: Nonprofit Management Liability Insurance 101 – Learning the Language
No matter their size or mission, nonprofit organizations need insurance protection against risk seen and unseen. To protect your nonprofit against events that could threaten its viability, you need to understand your insurance coverage options.
Download HUB’s checklist of key
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
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Best Practices/Practical Guide
Nonprofit Financial 2026 Guide
Is your nonprofit financially prepared for 2026? Economic uncertainty, tighter funding cycles, and evolving CRA requirements are putting real pressure on nonprofit finance leaders across Canada.Last updated Jul 28, 2026
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Free HR Compliance Bundle for Ontario Nonprofits
Ontario nonprofits face evolving employment, workplace safety, and WSIB requirements, including updates under Bill 30 (Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025). HR Covered is offering a free Nonprofit HR Compliance Bundle designed specifically for Ontario nonprofit organizations. The
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
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Course/Training
For Clients: Sister2Sister Advanced Leadership Program
The Sister2Sister ALP is a free leadership and career development program designed for racialized newcomer and refugee women living in Ontario.Last updated Jul 24, 2026
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Accessible Employment Pathways for Newcomers: Insights for Settlement and Employment Professionals
OCASI, in collaboration with SMILE Canada Support Services, invites you to a Hybrid Forum:Last updated Jul 23, 2026
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PROSPER Canada. New funding for organizations supporting low-income communities
The Resilient Futures: Building Financial Well-Being for all Canadians Call for Proposals is now open. This Prosper Canada initiative, funded by the Government of Canada through the Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families, aims to build and scale up…Published April 14, 2025
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2025 Settlement.Org User Survey
We're making changes to Settlement.Org. Your thoughts will help us improvePublished April 8, 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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Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program.
Published June 6, 2023
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Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers - Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation.
Published May 31, 2023
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Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents
May 31, 2023—Ottawa—With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for…
Published May 31, 2023
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Nothing to come back to,' says Ukrainian woman in Canada, her beloved home destroyed
Laura Osman, The Canadian Press March 27, 2023
Oleksandra Verovkina and her son, Danylo, would stroll half a block through the back alley behind their apartment to a large forest. They would walk hand in hand beneath the tall trees, the air filled with the scent of pine resin…
Published March 31, 2023
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Responding to Intimate Partner Violence: Refugee Assistance Program Workers Relaunch
Refugee women sometimes experience intimate partner violence. Do you know how pre-migration and migration trauma can impact the safety of refugee women and their families? Do you know how to work collaboratively with violence against women experts in your community? Does your…
Published March 24, 2023
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Visitors can continue to apply for work permits inside Canada with temporary policy extended by 2 years
Ottawa, February 28, 2023—Foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer will continue to be able to apply for and receive a work permit without having to leave the country. Visitors applying under this public policy who held a work permit…
Published March 9, 2023