City Council Votes Unanimously to Expand Community Crisis Service Across Toronto
News & Events City Council Votes Unanimously to Expand Community Crisis Service Across Toronto Toronto City Council unanimously endorsed the citywide expansion of a mental health crisis response program, replacing police in certain crisis calls. The initiative, launched in March 2022 and currently operating in four pilot zones, will now cover the entire city. The […]
Calgary’s East African Communities Kick-start a New Storytelling Project
News & Events Calgary’s East African Communities Kick-start a New Storytelling Project Calgary’s East African communities recently celebrated the launch of “Sharing Knowledge,” a community-driven news project in collaboration with CBC Calgary. The launch event involved gathering story ideas, interviewing community members, and planning future reporting projects with CBC journalists. More than 20 community leaders […]
2 MLAs Say Housing Bill Discriminates Against Black Communities in Halifax Area
News & Events 2 MLAs Say Housing Bill Discriminates Against Black Communities in Halifax Area Two Black Nova Scotian MLAs, Suzy Hansen and Tony Ince, criticized Bill 329 in the Nova Scotia Legislature, alleging that it discriminates against historically Black communities in Halifax by granting excessive authority to the housing minister without requiring community consultations. […]
Auditor General of Canada Reports: Inclusion in the Workplace for Racialized Employees
News & Events Auditor General of Canada Reports: Inclusion in the Workplace for Racialized Employees The 2023 Auditor General of Canada reports reveal persistent workplace barriers for racialized employees in the public service. Despite initiatives like the 2021 Call to Action on Anti-Racism, progress in combatting racism and discrimination is hindered by a lack of measurement […]
Minister Khera Announces $1.5 Million for Advancing Black Education
News & Events Minister Khera Announces $1.5 Million for Advancing Black Education The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities, has pledged $1.5 million in funding for the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora at York University. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora is dedicated to […]
The 2023 Sustainable Finance Forum
News & Events The 2023 Sustainable Finance Forum The 2023 Sustainable Finance Forum is expected to welcome 400 participants to two full days of engaging keynote speakers and working session. It is a unique gathering of elected officials, policy makers, industry and community leaders in the growing field of sustainable and social finance. Read more here
Government of Canada Invests in Over 400 Projects Through the Investment Readiness Program
News & Events Government of Canada Invests in Over 400 Projects Through the Investment Readiness Program Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced that the government has invested in 460 projects across the country through the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). These projects enable social purpose organizations to enhance their capabilities, access social […]
CBC Docuseries ‘Black Life: Untold Stories’ Recaptures Black Canadian History
News & Events CBC Docuseries ‘Black Life: Untold Stories’ Recaptures Black Canadian History “Black Life: Untold Stories” is a new docuseries that dives into the lesser-known narratives of Black Canadian experiences. The show, consisting of eight hour-long episodes, spans 400 years of Black contributions to Canada, dispelling myths about Canada’s history and its treatment of […]
Minister Champagne Triples Consumer Advocacy Funding to Support Research and Consumer Awareness
News & Events Minister Champagne Triples Consumer Advocacy Funding to Support Research and Consumer Awareness Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, has unveiled an investment in the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations. Over the next five years, its funding will triple, increasing from $1.69 million to $5 million annually. This […]
Capacity Building and Training for Small Black-led and Racialized Organizations
News & Events Capacity Building and Training for Small Black-led and Racialized Organizations OCASI’s Capacity Building and Training initiative focuses on Small Black-led and Racialized Organizations (SBLROs) to address the systemic barriers they face in securing funding and serving their communities. The project, running from May 15, 2023, to June 30, 2024, aims to enhance […]