In the Field Newsletter Volume 21
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OCASI latest articles
OCASI Comments on Bill 161, Ontario's first-ever immigration legislation
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Ontario Minister of Immigration tabled Ontario’s first ever immigration legislation in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, February 19, 2014.
Canadians Call on Minister of Immigration to Celebrate Family Day By Strengthening Family Class Reunification
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(la version française se trouve en bas)
(scroll down to the end for Tagalog)
For Immediate Release
TORONTO / Feb 14, 2014 / - A coalition of community based organizations and academic institutes across Canada are calling on the Hon. Chris Alexander, the Federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, to mark Family Day 2014 by making a commitment to strengthen the family class immigration program.
OCASI Comments on Federal Budget 2014
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The federal budget tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday February 11, 2014
cuts transfer payments to Ontario. The decrease (projected at $641m) will potentially
negatively impact on Ontario’s ability to maintain commitments to social
programs and services that benefit vulnerable and marginalized populations.
The following is OCASI’s preliminary comments on the federal budget, focused on areas that directly impact our sector (broadly defined):
Send Your MP a Message On Valentines Day and Family Day
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Recent changes to Canada's immigration policies mean many newcomer families will not see their loved ones for years. Valentine's Day on February 14 is about celebrating our loved ones. This Valentine's Day, lets act to change Canada's priorities. Does your Canada include all families?