Welcome to OCASIAdvocate 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 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario. Recent UpdatesOCASI Is Concerned About Bill C-49 Framework for Modernized Settlement in Practice: The OCASI Vision New Website: InMyLanguage.org - Settlement Information in 11 Languages Registration for the Fall 2010 OCASI Professional Development Conference – November 3 -5, 2010 / Inscription au Colloque de perfectionnement professionnel d'OCASI, automne 2010, du 3 au 5 novembre 2010 Registration for the 2010 OCASI Executive Directors Forum – November 1 - 3, 2010 / Inscription au Forum de directrices et directeurs d'OCASI 2010, du 1 au 3 novembre 2010 Journey to Mental Health: A Training Series for Community Workers Serving Immigrants and Refugees - Vaughan 2-Day Training Workshop |
Highlighted UpdatesMedia ReleasesOntario's Poverty Reduction Plan - COPC Comments Communities Concerned about Continuing Trend of Income Disparities in Canada Labour and Community Groups Endorse MMP Community Coalition Launches 'Colour of Poverty' Campaign |