Latest Articles for Settlement Service Providers
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Sep 20, 2023 3 min. read
What does the word “refugee” mean?
Learn moreMigrant, asylum seeker, refugee… These words each have their own specific definitions but are sometimes used incorrectly.
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Sep 01, 2023 3 min. read
What is the Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership (RRAP)?
The Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership (RRAP) is a blended sponsorship program that supports Canadians hoping to privately sponsor LGBTQIA+ refugees fleeing violence and persecution.Learn more -
Jun 16, 2023 4 min. read
What is the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)?
Learn moreThe Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States (U.S.) is part of the U.S.–Canada Smart Border
Resources and Professional Development
Some useful links where you can access information and professional development resources. You can also connect with other settlement service providers:
SettlementAtWork.Org
Professional development resources and news for front-line workers, program staff, managers and administrative staff in the Ontario settlement sector.
SettleNet.org
SettleNet.org is a bilingual community of practice for Canada's immigrant and refugee serving sector
Allies in Refugee Integration (ARI)
Allies in Refugee Integration (ARI) is an IRCC-funded project exploring how sponsors and settlement service providers can work together to best support refugees in their first year in Ontario.
Latest News & Stories
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Sep 11, 2023 1 min. read
Turn "I am here" into "I am home"
OCASI and its partners have launched the "I'm here" to "I'm home" advertising campaign to help immigrants and refugees find the services they need to settle in Ontario.Learn more -
Jul 19, 2023 2 min. read
More federal housing support for asylum claimants
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced funding to ensure impacted communities can keep a roof over the heads of vulnerable asylum claimants who want Canada’s protection.Learn more -
Jul 05, 2023 4 min. read
IFHP Extended Coverage Pilot for Counselling Services for Afghan Refugees
The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides counselling services coverage for 12 months for resettled refugees. If you are an Afghan resettled refugee, you may be eligible for a new pilot project that adds 12 more months, for a total of 24 months of coverage for counselling services.Learn more
Upcoming Events
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Sep 27 - Oct 22, 2023 - Online
Self-directed course Building Access & Equity for Newcomers with In/Visible Disabilities
Learn moreOCASI / Accessibility Initiative invites you to the upcoming self-directed course: Building Access & Equity for Newcomers with In/Visible Disabilities
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Sep 27, 2023 - Online
Prosper Canada : Supporting Access to Benefits workshop
Learn moreProsper Canada invites you to the upcoming workshop: Supporting Access to Benefits
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Sep 27, 2023 - Online
Webinar: Building Resilience and Self-Compassion for GBV Survivors
Learn moreIRCNFF (Immigrant & Refugee Communities.