Funders

Government of Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been guiding newcomers in adapting to Canadian society to becoming Canadian citizens since 1994. The IRCC facilitates immigration programs, citizenship services, refugee protection and the issuing of Canadian travel documents, with the mission to continue Canada’s proud tradition of welcoming immigrants and to help build a stronger Canada. 

Government of Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) strives to improve the living and quality of life for all Canadians through the delivery of social programs and services to each and every Canadian throughout their lives. These services include promoting a highly skilled labour force, programs that help Canadians move through life’s transitions, and providing support (such as income) to vulnerable sectors. The ESDC continues to lead Canadians towards living productive and rewarding lives.

Government of Ontario

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development works to promote the safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that ensure the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario. The Ministry is responsible for protecting workers, settling workplace disputes, supporting skilled trades, apprenticeships and employment services, attracting highly-skilled newcomers and helping people get settled in Ontario. These services include working with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Health and Safety Associations (HSAs), educating employers and employees about their workplace rights and obligations, help Ontarians adjust to changes in the economy, refrain and find work and promote skilled immigration.

Government of Ontario

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services commits towards improving the outcomes of children, youth, families and vulnerable individuals and to push forward women’s equality and safety across Ontario. The Ministry’s key areas of focus include overseeing the delivery of child protection services, ensure the access of timely and effective services to children and youth with special needs, work with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Urban Indigenous communities and high-risk youth, provide financial and employment supports to low-income Ontarians, and more.

Toronto

City of Toronto

The City of Toronto is committed towards building a positive and progressive workplace culture and workforce that embraces the diversity of the 2.9 million Torontonians they serve. With 44 operating divisions and offices, the City of Toronto provides a large-scale level of programs and services, including corporations such as the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Transit Commission.

Other

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Since 1982, the Ontario Trillium Foundation aspires to build healthy, vibrant communities that improve the well-being of Ontarians. By investing in people, communities and equitable opportunities for all, the OTF’s ability to support community-based initiatives that deliver essential programs and services to the people of Ontario through grants, have strengthened the impact of Ontario’s non-profit sector and fostered positive change across Ontario.

Other

United Way Greater Toronto

United Way Greater Toronto is a worldwide not-for-profit movement that locally operates in more than 100 communities. They aim to strengthen Peel, Toronto and York region by fighting poverty and supporting impacted people and their neighbourhoods to not only survive, but to also thrive. United Way Greater Toronto works towards this through ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building equitable and sustainable solutions.