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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
2009 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada - Selecting Foreign Workers Under the Immigration Program
The Auditor General of Canada has tabled her 2009 Fall Report to the House of Commons. Included is a section on Selecting Foreign Workers Under the Immigration Program.
How HST will affect Canadian nonprofits
Listen to this podcast to find out whether your organization will have to pay more in taxes, how your administration costs may drop, and how the HST might affect your clients and donors.
CLEO Releases Report Exploring the Expansion of CLEONet
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) recently conducted a series of consultations and a selected literature review to explore the form and shape of a comprehensive legal information site for Ontario.
TRIEC's IS Awards: Get recognized for your leadership and innovation
TRIEC is seeking nominations for its fourth annual Immigrant Success (IS) Awards. Tell us about these individual leaders and leading practices by filling out a 300-word nomination form online by Friday, December 11, 2009.
CIC Toronto Operations Slippage Report
CIC Toronto Region has created a new slippage and variance report that was presented at a recent Toronto SPO community meeting.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Government of Canada Tables 2010 Immigration Plan
Canada plans to welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents in 2010.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Study: Family violence and shelters for abused women
In 2007, family violence accounted for about 23% of all police-reported violent crime.
Government of Ontario To Fine Illegal Colleges
As of November 1, 2009, illegal Private Career Colleges in Ontario will face financial penalties of up to $250,000 for taking advantage of students.
Focus Group: Toronto Queer/Women/Women of Colour & Marginalization in Activist Spaces
This call for focus group participants is for all queer/women/women of colour in Toronto, who have felt marginalized within spaces of resistance.
Queer Migrant Youth Project
The Queer Migrant Youth Project has been launched and is now taking shape with a focus on educating, mobilizing and promoting leadership with queer youth within migrant communities.
Call for Applications: Creative Institute for Toronto's Young (CITY) Leaders
CITY Leaders is now accepting applications for the next intake - Deadline: November 16, 2009.
H1N1 Flu and Non-Profit Preparedness
As we approach flu season in Ontario, much is being written, talked about and discussed regarding a potential flu pandemic. How can your non-profit organization respond to the influenza pandemic?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
OrgWise: OCASI’s new Online Organizational Self-Assessment Tool
Starting in November 2009, OrgWise will be available to OCASI members at www.orgwise.ca, et en français à www.capacitorg.ca
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Call for Input: International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD)
Canada is obliged to submit reports to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on our implementation of the provisions of the ICERD. Input for the current report is due November 6, 2009.
Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN) Closing Its Doors
On December 23, 2009, CPRN will cease to exist after 15 years of quality independent public policy research.
