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OCASI @ocasi.org · 06/10/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 01/10/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 30/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 22/09/2026

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.

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 20/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 17/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 16/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 15/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 14/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 11/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 10/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 10/09/2026

“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

an image of OCASI Executive Director Debbie Douglas, and an image of her blog

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 03/09/2026

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 26/06/2026

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: shorturl.at/mO8Hc

A photo of Louise Arbour, the Governor General of Canada and Debbie Douglas standing side by side, at Rideau Hall.

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 07/11/2025

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

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 17/10/2025

End Poverty! Let's start with: - Healthcare for all - Affordable housing for all - Raise the rates

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 26/08/2025

Remembering the revolt that started the end. @OCASI_Policy

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 19/08/2025

2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel. 2025 could be even worse. We must be committed to protecting humanitarian workers and the civilians they serve. #worldhumanitarianday #actforhumanity

Title: 379 aid workers were killed in 2024.
Subtitle: It is the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel.
World Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2025
Image: A doctor with a stethoscope stands on the right-hand side

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 15/08/2025

Stop Bill C-2 Webinar - August 27th at 7PM ET (4PM PT/ 5PM CT/ 8PM AT) Register to get the zoom link: tinyurl.com/stopC-2 #statusNow

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 09/08/2025

Standing in solidarity with the world's Indigenous nations @OCASI_Policy #internationaldayfortheworldsindigenouspeople

Title: Standing with Indigenous Peoples for a Better World
Subtitle: International Day for the World's Indigenous People, August 9, 2025

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 01/08/2025

Remembering the tens of millions of African people enslaved and exploited under the transatlantic slave trade. @OCASI_Policy #EmancipationDay

Title: "Emancipation Day, August 1, 2025"
An image of a fist raised in solidarity.
Caption: "13 million people were enslaved and removed from Africa. 10.5 million made it to the Americas between 1500-1870. The rest were killed or chose death over slavery."

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 31/07/2025

WAGE faces 80% budget cuts. This threatens decades of progress in women’s rights, 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion & gender justice. This affects us all. OCASI joins organizations across Canada to speak out: ow.ly/vxwp50WxCsO

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 25/07/2025

Standing in solidarity with women and girls of African descent! @OCASI_Policy #InternationalDayforWomenandGirlsofAfricanDescent

Title: Rising Together
Image: An older Black woman in a powerful pose
Subtitle: International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 20/06/2025

Solidarité avec les réfugiés : Mettons fin à l’Entente sur les tiers pays sûrs ocasi.org/solidarity-r...

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 20/06/2025

A call to action on World Refugee Day! Solidarity with Refugees: End the Safe Third Country Agreement ocasi.org/solidarity-r... #WelcomeRefugees #EndTheSTCA #WorldRefugeeDay

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 16/06/2025

Happy Pride from OCASI!

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 05/06/2025

Joint Statement: Canada puts refugee claimants at risk Bill C-2 is an attack on refugee rights. Canada must withdraw from the #STCA oca.si/zhdcin #refugeeswelcome #statusforall

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 28/05/2025

Join Debbie Douglas @OCASI_Policy at Toronto Newcomer Day - May 28 - Nathan Phillips Square. Live music, cultural performances, food, games, giveaways, and a warm welcome from your city. Whether you've been here 5 days or 50 days — all are invited! #TorontoNewcomerDay www.toronto.ca/Newcomerday

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 04/04/2025

Today, on the 40th anniversary of the 'Singh Decision' OCASI invites you to sign an open letter to federal leaders to commit to policies that honour #refugees. lnkd.in/eZCyW99r Watch our Refugee Rights Day panel (recorded) "Action 2025: Defending Refugee Rights in Canada” youtu.be/jptnLsii9UE

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 31/03/2025

New panelist added: Defending Refugee Rights! Thursday April 3, 2025, 1pm EDT Online via Zoom Simultaneous interpretation provided in English and French, and ASL Register: oca.si/W-4-2025 #refugeeswelcome #Refugees @crsyork.bsky.social @alexvernon.bsky.social

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 31/03/2025

🚨Nouveau panéliste ajouté ! Défendre les droits des réfugié.e.s Jeudi, le 3 avril 2025, 13h HDE En ligne, via Zoom Un service d'interprétation simultanée sera offert en anglais et français, ASL et LSQ. Inscrivez-vous: oca.si/W-4-2025 #réfugiés @crsyork.bsky.social @alexvernon.bsky.social

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 27/03/2025

Action 2025: Defending Refugee Rights in Canada Thursday April 3, 2025, 1pm EDT Online via Zoom Simultaneous interpretation provided in English and French, and ASL Register: oca.si/W-4-2025 #refugeeswelcome #Refugees @crsyork.bsky.social @alexvernon.bsky.social

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 27/03/2025

Action 2025 : Défendre les droits des réfugié.e.s au Canada Jeudi, le 3 avril 2025, 13h HDE En ligne, via Zoom Un service d'interprétation simultanée sera offert en anglais et français, ASL et LSQ. Inscrivez-vous: oca.si/W-4-2025 #réfugiés @crsyork.bsky.social @alexvernon.bsky.social

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 04/03/2025

oca.si/Mar-W2025 L'établissement et l'intégration en 2030 : regard sur l'avenir Mardi, le 11 mars, 2025 De 11h00 à 12h30 HNE Une conversation avec des leaders du secteur des services aux immigrants et aux réfugiés de partout au Canada #Canada #immigration

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OCASI @ocasi.org · 04/03/2025

oca.si/Mar-W2025 Webinar - Settlement and Integration 2030: Looking ahead to the future Tuesday March 11, 2025 11 am – 12:30 pm EST A conversation with immigrant and refugee serving sector leaders from across Canada. #Canada #immigration

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