Refugee Rights Day 2013 - Toronto

Posted: 01/04/2013

Celebrate refugee rights in Canada on April 4!

Refugee Rights Day is commemorated on April 4 every year in Canada to bring attention to the advances made in the protection of refugee rights in Canada as a result of the Supreme Court Singh decision in 1985. Join us this year to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the 'Singh Decision'.

Scroll down to see a list of activities in Toronto that you can join. The activities are free of charge. Everyone is welcome.

Best Year Ever for Settlement.Org

Posted: 11/05/2012

 OCASI's Settlment.Org website for newcomers to Ontario had its' busiest year every!

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