What would you like to hear from federal immigration leadership?
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is the closing keynote at #OCASILeadersForum.
Join us Oct. 29 — in person or virtually.
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Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is the closing keynote at #OCASILeadersForum.
Join us Oct. 29 — in person or virtually.
leadersforum.ocasi.org
October 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
What would you like to hear from federal immigration leadership?
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is the closing keynote at #OCASILeadersForum.
Join us Oct. 29 — in person or virtually.
leadersforum.ocasi.org
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is the closing keynote at #OCASILeadersForum.
Join us Oct. 29 — in person or virtually.
leadersforum.ocasi.org
What do we do with the truth once we know it?
On #NDTR, a powerful message from today’s Yellowhead Institute gathering: learn the history, listen to Survivors, challenge denialism and protect the truth for generations to come.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters
On #NDTR, a powerful message from today’s Yellowhead Institute gathering: learn the history, listen to Survivors, challenge denialism and protect the truth for generations to come.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters
September 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
What do we do with the truth once we know it?
On #NDTR, a powerful message from today’s Yellowhead Institute gathering: learn the history, listen to Survivors, challenge denialism and protect the truth for generations to come.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters
On #NDTR, a powerful message from today’s Yellowhead Institute gathering: learn the history, listen to Survivors, challenge denialism and protect the truth for generations to come.
🧡 #EveryChildMatters
Today, OCASI honours residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, their families, and communities.
Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility, reflected in how we learn, listen, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.
#TruthAndReconciliation
Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility, reflected in how we learn, listen, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.
#TruthAndReconciliation
September 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Today, OCASI honours residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, their families, and communities.
Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility, reflected in how we learn, listen, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.
#TruthAndReconciliation
Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility, reflected in how we learn, listen, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.
#TruthAndReconciliation
Great to be in Ajax for OCASI’s Central East Regional Meeting — and back in person with members from across the region after seven years of virtual gatherings.
Thanks to Community Development Council Durham for the warm welcome. We talked funding, services, health and successful settlement.
Thanks to Community Development Council Durham for the warm welcome. We talked funding, services, health and successful settlement.
September 22, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Great to be in Ajax for OCASI’s Central East Regional Meeting — and back in person with members from across the region after seven years of virtual gatherings.
Thanks to Community Development Council Durham for the warm welcome. We talked funding, services, health and successful settlement.
Thanks to Community Development Council Durham for the warm welcome. We talked funding, services, health and successful settlement.
People from across Toronto came together at Christie Pits today to stand up and march for migrants' rights and call for end to exploitation and policies that deepen migrants' precarity, a stop to deportations, and the renewal of work and study permits.
#StatusforAll #MigrantJustice
#StatusforAll #MigrantJustice
September 20, 2026 at 7:37 PM
People from across Toronto came together at Christie Pits today to stand up and march for migrants' rights and call for end to exploitation and policies that deepen migrants' precarity, a stop to deportations, and the renewal of work and study permits.
#StatusforAll #MigrantJustice
#StatusforAll #MigrantJustice
Investment in immigrant and refugee settlement and integration is an investment in Ontario.
At today’s South Regional Meeting in Hamilton, OCASI members highlighted the strength of collaboration across the region — and why funding and service models should support, not undermine, that collaboration
At today’s South Regional Meeting in Hamilton, OCASI members highlighted the strength of collaboration across the region — and why funding and service models should support, not undermine, that collaboration
September 17, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Investment in immigrant and refugee settlement and integration is an investment in Ontario.
At today’s South Regional Meeting in Hamilton, OCASI members highlighted the strength of collaboration across the region — and why funding and service models should support, not undermine, that collaboration
At today’s South Regional Meeting in Hamilton, OCASI members highlighted the strength of collaboration across the region — and why funding and service models should support, not undermine, that collaboration
Toronto brought the energy today ⚡
At OCASI’s Toronto Regional Meeting, members stressed that strong economic outcomes depend on strong social outcomes. Canada cannot afford to lose skilled workers, or employers’ investment in them, because work permits cannot be renewed. #OCASI
At OCASI’s Toronto Regional Meeting, members stressed that strong economic outcomes depend on strong social outcomes. Canada cannot afford to lose skilled workers, or employers’ investment in them, because work permits cannot be renewed. #OCASI
September 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Toronto brought the energy today ⚡
At OCASI’s Toronto Regional Meeting, members stressed that strong economic outcomes depend on strong social outcomes. Canada cannot afford to lose skilled workers, or employers’ investment in them, because work permits cannot be renewed. #OCASI
At OCASI’s Toronto Regional Meeting, members stressed that strong economic outcomes depend on strong social outcomes. Canada cannot afford to lose skilled workers, or employers’ investment in them, because work permits cannot be renewed. #OCASI
When services for immigrants and refugees are cut, the whole community loses. Today’s active, solutions-focused OCASI Central West meeting highlighted the need for stable funding to support services that enable newcomers to contribute their skills and full potential
September 15, 2026 at 9:24 PM
When services for immigrants and refugees are cut, the whole community loses. Today’s active, solutions-focused OCASI Central West meeting highlighted the need for stable funding to support services that enable newcomers to contribute their skills and full potential
Today’s OCASI North Regional Meeting in North Bay highlighted the strength of connections across Northern Ontario’s immigrant and refugee-serving sector. Members face funding and policy uncertainty, but strong relationships, shared purpose and solidarity span the region
September 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Today’s OCASI North Regional Meeting in North Bay highlighted the strength of connections across Northern Ontario’s immigrant and refugee-serving sector. Members face funding and policy uncertainty, but strong relationships, shared purpose and solidarity span the region
At OCASI’s West Regional Meeting in Chatham, one message was clear: Ontario’s role in settlement is increasingly critical. Social outcomes — housing, child care, language, trust and belonging — aren’t separate from economic outcomes. They make successful integration possible #OCASI #Ontario
September 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Across Ontario, our member agencies do vital work in challenging circumstances. At today’s OCASI East Regional Meeting, members called for stronger collaboration and collective messaging to challenge anti-immigrant narratives and highlight immigrant contributions @ymcaottawa.bsky.social
September 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Across Ontario, our member agencies do vital work in challenging circumstances. At today’s OCASI East Regional Meeting, members called for stronger collaboration and collective messaging to challenge anti-immigrant narratives and highlight immigrant contributions @ymcaottawa.bsky.social
“How do we navigate this period of austerity while needs remain and, in many cases, are increasing?” asks Debbie Douglas, C.M in her September blog. Read it in our September newsletter; also see OCASI and sector updates, events, reports and funding opportunities.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
“How do we navigate this period of austerity while needs remain and, in many cases, are increasing?” asks Debbie Douglas, C.M in her September blog. Read it in our September newsletter; also see OCASI and sector updates, events, reports and funding opportunities.
oca.si/h3j47e
oca.si/h3j47e
Portage students protested unfair work-permit denials. Calgary Police called CBSA. Ten now face removal orders.
Migrants have the right to protest without fear.
Today we are joining 250+ orgs to defend it.
Join us: MigrantRights.ca/RighttoProtest
#DefendRightToProtest
@MarkJCarney
Migrants have the right to protest without fear.
Today we are joining 250+ orgs to defend it.
Join us: MigrantRights.ca/RighttoProtest
#DefendRightToProtest
@MarkJCarney
September 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Portage students protested unfair work-permit denials. Calgary Police called CBSA. Ten now face removal orders.
Migrants have the right to protest without fear.
Today we are joining 250+ orgs to defend it.
Join us: MigrantRights.ca/RighttoProtest
#DefendRightToProtest
@MarkJCarney
Migrants have the right to protest without fear.
Today we are joining 250+ orgs to defend it.
Join us: MigrantRights.ca/RighttoProtest
#DefendRightToProtest
@MarkJCarney
"How did we go in less than twenty-four months from dreaming and planning for a broad regularization program ... to this place of increased deportations", writes Debbie Douglas, C.M in her August blog.
Read the blog and more in OCASI's August 2026 newsletter at oca.si/318ix5
Read the blog and more in OCASI's August 2026 newsletter at oca.si/318ix5
OCASI In the Field #169 - August 2026
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August 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
"How did we go in less than twenty-four months from dreaming and planning for a broad regularization program ... to this place of increased deportations", writes Debbie Douglas, C.M in her August blog.
Read the blog and more in OCASI's August 2026 newsletter at oca.si/318ix5
Read the blog and more in OCASI's August 2026 newsletter at oca.si/318ix5
"In Gratitude and Solidarity" - read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas, OCASI ED, in the July edition of our newsletter, OCASI In The Field.
Also read updates from OCASI, sector news, funding opportunities, reports and events.
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Also read updates from OCASI, sector news, funding opportunities, reports and events.
oca.si/kz9ad4
OCASI In the Field #168 - July 2026
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July 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"In Gratitude and Solidarity" - read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas, OCASI ED, in the July edition of our newsletter, OCASI In The Field.
Also read updates from OCASI, sector news, funding opportunities, reports and events.
oca.si/kz9ad4
Also read updates from OCASI, sector news, funding opportunities, reports and events.
oca.si/kz9ad4
We are proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Debbie Douglas, on her investiture into the Order of Canada on June 25, 2026 at Rideau Hall.
Watch the ceremony:
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Watch the ceremony:
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June 26, 2026 at 4:06 PM
We are proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Debbie Douglas, on her investiture into the Order of Canada on June 25, 2026 at Rideau Hall.
Watch the ceremony:
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Watch the ceremony:
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OCASI calls on the government to strengthen immigrant services, social infrastructure, reduce poverty, and invest in a Canada where everyone can thrive.
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OCASI Federal Pre-Budget Submission – 2026 | OCASI
Toronto / May 2026 OCASI made a written submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, for its annual pre-budget consultation. Canada’s immigrant and refugee serving sector is a vital ...
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June 3, 2026 at 12:53 PM
OCASI calls on the government to strengthen immigrant services, social infrastructure, reduce poverty, and invest in a Canada where everyone can thrive.
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Corporate profits hit a new all time high of $676 bil in 2025, besting the previous 2022 record www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo... @policyalternatives.ca
February 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Corporate profits hit a new all time high of $676 bil in 2025, besting the previous 2022 record www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo... @policyalternatives.ca
Federal Budget Falls Short on Canada’s Commitment to Immigrants and Refugees:
- End limits on settlement services
- Stop scapegoating immigrants and refugees -
- #Statusforall
Read our statement: oca.si/j5c48j
- End limits on settlement services
- Stop scapegoating immigrants and refugees -
- #Statusforall
Read our statement: oca.si/j5c48j
November 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Federal Budget Falls Short on Canada’s Commitment to Immigrants and Refugees:
- End limits on settlement services
- Stop scapegoating immigrants and refugees -
- #Statusforall
Read our statement: oca.si/j5c48j
- End limits on settlement services
- Stop scapegoating immigrants and refugees -
- #Statusforall
Read our statement: oca.si/j5c48j
End Poverty! Let's start with:
- Healthcare for all
- Affordable housing for all
- Raise the rates
- Healthcare for all
- Affordable housing for all
- Raise the rates
October 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
End Poverty! Let's start with:
- Healthcare for all
- Affordable housing for all
- Raise the rates
- Healthcare for all
- Affordable housing for all
- Raise the rates
Our October newsletter is out! Register for our AGM (Oct 22 3:45-5:30pm), read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas - OCASI Executive Director, and catch up on sector updates, events, resources, and more!
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OCASI In the Field #159 - October
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October 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our October newsletter is out! Register for our AGM (Oct 22 3:45-5:30pm), read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas - OCASI Executive Director, and catch up on sector updates, events, resources, and more!
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Remembering the revolt that started the end. @OCASI_Policy
August 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Remembering the revolt that started the end. @OCASI_Policy