OCASI Member Agencies

These rulings are worrying. Fighting immigration decisions for people in Canada with precarious status is going to be harder, advocates say. Here's why thestar.com/news/canada/fi… via @torontostar

Anti-immigrant statements promotes xenophobia and racism: Ford slammed for 'racist' remarks after suggesting immigrants to blame for shooting at Toronto Jewish school thestar.com/politics/provi… via @torontostar

OCASI calls on the Speaker to lift the keffiyeh ban in the Chamber in solidarity with civil society orgs and leaders of all political parties in the Ontario Legislature oca.si/rm7p84 @OCASI_Policy @OntarioPCParty @OntarioNDP @OntLiberal @OntarioGreens @MPPArnottWHH

Hey #Toronto! Refugee Rights Day film screening - April 4 @ 6-8:30 PM at @The519. Panel discussion moderated by Debbie Douglas @OCASI_Policy Register for your FREE ticket, refreshments, community & good vibes!➡️bit.ly/3TUEKOe @ccrweb @CRSYorkU twitter.com/CARLadvocates

Join us for a special event presented by The Toronto Refugee Rights Day Committee in support of African Asylum Seekers in Toronto. Film screening 🎬 L'Audience/The Hearing - A family's struggle in seeking asylum to remain in Canada. followed by a panel discussion.

Have you registered to join the discussion on March 26th? twitter.com/WNHHNetwork/st…

Since Maria was injured at work, she’s had to choose between paying for rent or healthcare. Thousands are denied healthcare coverage in Ontario because of their immigration status. Sign the petition for #Healthcare4All: decentworkandhealth.org/healthcare4all #StatusForAll #Justice4Workers

Check out our Forth episode of Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism: Ep.5 - "Criminalizing Gender-Based Violence(II)" Listen to it here: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cassa…

About time that the problematic ‘visible minority’ term was disaggregated. Good to see Black people named. And 2SLGBTIQ+ people added. cbc.ca/news/politics/…

À vos agendas. Nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre au forum communautaire sur la traite des personnes : "Sensibiliser, Eduquer, Agir" Informations et inscriptions : eventbrite.ca/e/forum-sensib…

#racesEDJ Starved by provincial government of stable funding Ontario's universities & colleges have turned increasingly to a particular source of revenue - international students, who are often charged as much as five times more than domestic students !? theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

Check out our Forth episode of Policies that Perpetuate Systemic Racism: Ep.4 - "Criminalizing Gender-Based Violence(I)" Listen to it here:podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cassa…

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OCASI In the Field #136 - November 2023: mailchi.mp/ocasi/ocasi-in…

Debbie Douglas of @OCASI_Policy is on cbc.ca/thecurrent right now, talking about immigration. Listen in!

On November 15th, @laidlawfdn launches its inaugural report "State of Black & Indigenous Youth in Ontario: An Examination of the Experiences and Impacts of Policing on Racialized Youth”. Join them and @Trustee_Hub for a panel discussion: tinyurl.com/yc4mbrsm

Under #AODA, nonprofits are required to regularly report on their progress in becoming compliant with the legislation and its regulation. The upcoming deadline for submitting an AODA compliance report is December 31, 2023. Join our webinar to learn more: eventbrite.ca/e/practical-ti…

Join us at OCASI 45th Anniversary Gala to celebrate Howard (Howy) Sinclair-Jones, the recipient for the OCASI Legacy Award on October 25, 2023 in Toronto. Register at oca.si/45Gala #OCASI45

Throwback Thursdays @ OCASI-45 Years In The Making! @ocasi_membership

Early bird registration for OCASI Professional Development Conference 2023: Resistance and Renewal extended until Monday, September 18th, 2023! Secure your discounted registration at oca.si/2023PD #OCASI45