OCASI was formed in 1978 to act as a collective voice for immigrant serving agencies and to coordinate responses 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.

The Mission of OCASI is to achieve equality, access and full participation for immigrants and refugees in every aspect of Canadian life.

As a council of autonomous community-based agencies which serve the immigrant communities of Ontario, OCASI asserts the right of all persons to participate fully and equitably in the social, cultural, political and economic life of Ontario.

RFP: OCASI Strategic Membership and Organizational/Structural Plan
OCASI is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to research, present options and make recommendations regarding its membership and board structure in order to support OCASI to meet its mission and mandate more effectively.
June 10, 2010

OCASI RFP: To Conduct a Newcomers Survey In the Province of Ontario
OCASI is seeking proposals to undertake a province-wide survey to assess newcomers' satisfaction with settlement services and to identify service needs and priorities.
July 22, 2009

Immigration Agreement Between the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada
This speech by Debbie Douglas, OCASI E.D., was presented at the Harbourfront Community Centre to welcome the signing of the first formal immigration agreement between the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
November 22, 2005

CCR Family reunification campaign plan
The Canadian Council for Refugees has launched a Family Reunification campaign.
September 30, 2005