At the Ontario Integration Initiative (OII), we believe that every newcomer and young Canadian deserves the opportunity to thrive with dignity, fairness, and equal access to opportunity.
Through our Rise & Lead and AskMe programs, we commit to:
- Justice & Equity: Rooting every service in the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Employment Standards Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act, while going beyond compliance to uphold anti-racism, accessibility, and cultural safety in all that we do.
- Integrity in Service: Providing career readiness, mentorship, housing, and social navigation supports that are transparent, accountable, and client-centred, with clear standards for consent, confidentiality, and survivor-centred care.
- Community Confidence: Building trust through open reporting, accessible complaint systems, and participatory decision-making, ensuring the voices of youth, families, and newcomers directly shape our work.
- Safeguarding & Protection: Upholding the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and other safeguarding laws, while maintaining zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or exploitation.
- Financial Responsibility: Honouring donor intent, stewarding funds responsibly under our Financial Management Framework, and meeting the CRA’s standards for charities and not-for-profits.
- Partnership with Integrity: Holding ourselves and our partners to the same high ethical and legal standards, ensuring collaboration is built on respect, accountability, and fairness.
💡 Our promise: OII’s Socioeconomic Integration work will always be measured not only by the number of services delivered, but by the trust, safety, and empowerment we foster in the communities we serve.