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Welcome to OCASI

Advocate for the Immigrant-serving Sector and Expert on Immigrant and Refugee Issues

OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant-serving agencies and to coordinate response to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 170 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.

Recent Updates

Ontario holds closed-door consultations on poverty
The Ontario government holds closed-door consultations across the province for a poverty reduction strategy.
Added May 02, 2008

Communities Concerned about Continuing Trend of Income Disparities in Canada
Colour of Poverty Campaign is deeply concerned about 2006 Census data released today.
Added May 01, 2008

Colour of Poverty Provincial Forum
Colour of Poverty Campaign holds Provincial Forum on April 28 and 29, 2008, at Ryerson University in Toronto
Added April 23, 2008

STATUS Campaign Presents Proposal
STATUS Campaign appeared as a witness before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
Added April 08, 2008

Ontario Budget 2008: Some Significant Steps, Much More Needs To Be Done
The Ontario Budget 2008 announces several positive investments for immigrants and refugees and equity seeking groups, but more needs to be done to eradicate poverty.
Added March 26, 2008

Federal Government Proposes Changes to IRPA
On Friday, March 14th the Federal Government tabled changes to IRPA as part of the federal budget (Bill C-50). These changes would give the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration the power to narrow processing of immigration applications.
Added March 25, 2008

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United Way
OCASI is a United Way Agency
OCASI Homepage Refugee Rights Day