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 Poverty! Let's start with: - 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! mailchi.mp/ocasi/ocasi-...

By @pampalmater.com www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

Remembering the revolt that started the end. @OCASI_Policy

Standing with minorities. @OCASI_Policy #endreligioushate

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

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

Supporting today's youth for a stronger, better future! @OCASI_Policy #internationalyouthday #youthleadtheway #immigrantyouth #refugeeyouth

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

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

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

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

"Have we taken a a giant oppressive step backwards to a time when ‘minority rights’ were constantly attacked and rolled back or didn’t exist at all?" asks Debbie Douglas @ocasi_policy in her latest blog. Read the July issue of OCASI In the Field: us2.campaign-archive.com?u=0806a3498f...

“Did it have to take almost a dozen people viciously beating my mother, ripping her hijab off, tearing out clumps of her hair, stomping on her neck, her back, for us to say that this environment has become unsafe for us?” www.thestar.com/news/gta/mus...

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

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

Happy Pride from OCASI!

Read this powerful statement released by @schliferclinic: "We call on the government to act now—by withdrawing Bill C-2 and ending the Safe Third Country Agreement—before putting more lives at further risk." www.schliferclinic.com/wp-content/u...

Happy #pridemonth2025 from OCASI!

“It reflects our belief that being Canadian means more than just a place of birth; it’s about belonging, shared experiences, and a commitment to the inclusive and diverse community we all call home” @LenaMetlegeDiab www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

@ICLMG - we agree! The federal government must withdraw Bill C-2, and withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement #STCA Read oca.si/zhdcin our joint statement with Colour of Poverty - Colour of Change, SALCO, CASSA, CCNC-SJ, CSALC

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

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

The findings debunk the myth that immigrants are “Canadians of convenience,” who take advantage of citizenship for the privilege of a Canadian passport but have no intention to stay and keep ties with their adopted homeland. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Our May issue of OCASI In the Field is out! Read the latest blog from Debbie Douglas @ocasi_policy on twitter/X - thoughts on saying goodbye to a beloved long-standing OCASI colleague, and reflections on the recent federal election: mailchi.mp/ocasi/ocasi-...

Punishing encampment residents instead of providing the housing people need costs more than anyone wants to pay — ethically, morally, and fiscally. In Ontario, we can’t afford to import this cruel American approach. SPT co-signs this letter. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

"Although immigration officials said there are other general permanent residence programs available for workers, critics said these other options all have more stringent language and education requirements that the most needed agri-food workers can’t meet."

Vote For Equity For All Check out our equity priorities ocasi.org/vote-equity-... We call on political party leaders to work towards a future where everyone on these lands will have the means and opportunity to thrive and prosper. #Canadavotes2025 #Vote2025 #elections2025 #cdnpoli

“Canadians would be better off without the tax cuts and, instead, with stronger public spending, which will have a more stimulative impact on the economy,” @marclee.bsky.social #cdnpoli www.napaneeguide.com/federal_elec...

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

"What are you and your party going to do for my most marginalized and vulnerable neighbours?" asks Debbie Douglas @OCASI_Policy in her latest blog. Read OCASI In the Field #153 - April: mailchi.mp/ocasi/ocasi-... for OCASI updates and sector news. #RefugeesWelcome

Analysis of federal election tax cut proposals from @policyalternatives.ca's @davidmaccdn.bsky.social in this op-ed. From author:"tax cuts are simply the way politicians try to buy your vote with money they don’t have. And that’s a pretty cruel hoax." www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2025/0...

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

🚨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

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

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

“Hoping that Google or hoping that Meta is going to save us in terms of local news production is a real fool’s errand,” said @davidmaccdn.bsky.social, co-author of new @policyalternatives.ca report News Deprivation. @civicplan.bsky.social #misinformation www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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

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

ICYMI: "The recent report from @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social, revealing a 16 per cent increase in child and family poverty, stands as a devastating testament to the failure of economic systems to serve our most vulnerable." www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/...