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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Nov 06, 2023 1 min. read
ARI - Call for Ambassador Agencies
Allies for Refugee Integration (ARI) invites pairs of settlement organizations and Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH) in Ontario to join the project as Ambassador Agencies.Learn more -
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
Upcoming Events
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Dec 12, 2023 - Online
RSTP Webinar: Digital Portal Walkthrough for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Learn moreThe Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) invites you to the upcoming webinar: Digital Portal Walkthrough for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
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Dec 13, 2023 - Online
ARI Webinar: Securing Affordable Housing for Sponsored Refugees. Challenges & Strategies
Learn moreAllies for Refugee Integration (ARI) invites you to participate in the upcoming Securing Affordable Housing for Sponsored Refugees: Challenges & Strategies webinar.
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Dec 13, 2023 - Online
Webinar: Before & After Arrival Sponsors’ Responsibilities: A Guide for Community Sponsors & Groups of Five
Learn moreThe Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) invites you to the upcoming webinar: Before & After Arrival Sponsors’ Responsibilities: A Guide for Community Sponsors & Gro