COSTI Immigrant Services

COSTI Immigrant Services

Community-based immigrant services and support

Overview

COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based nonprofit that has supported newcomers and diverse communities in the Greater Toronto Area since 1952. It provides settlement, employment, education, and social services designed to help people overcome barriers, build skills, and take meaningful steps toward a successful life in Canada. With 19 locations and staff who speak more than 60 languages, COSTI delivers culturally responsive, client-focused support and offers programs in career development, language training, housing assistance, mental health services, and specialized programs for seniors, families, and women. Unlike purely for-profit providers, COSTI combines long-standing roots in the community with a wrap-around approach to services, prioritizing accessibility and tailored assistance. Its goal is to help individuals thrive so that stronger, more connected communities can flourish.

About COSTI Immigrant Services

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Why COSTI Immigrant Services is rated
C-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated D+ on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

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201-500

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Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 parliamentary testimony elevated COSTI during national asylum and housing debates.
  • January 2026 renovations, partly funded by Canada and Ontario, modernized its reception centre.
  • April 2022 volunteer housing assistance showed rapid mobilization of 250 GTA host families.

What critics are saying

  • IRCC cut Ontario settlement funding 17.3% for 2026-27, squeezing COSTI budgets.
  • September 2026 ends federally funded language training above CLB 4, shrinking program demand.
  • If cuts persist through 2027, staffing and shelter operations face existential service contraction.

What makes COSTI Immigrant Services unique

  • COSTI serves newcomers across GTA with settlement, housing, language, mental health, and employment.
  • Its renovated Ralph Chiodo Family Immigrant Reception Centre houses about 1,000 refugees yearly.
  • CEO Anita Stellinga testified May 25, 2026, positioning COSTI as a policy voice.

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Company News

COSTI Immigrant Services
Jun 15th, 2022
Costi hired Samina Sami as Chief Executive Officer on Jul 11th 22'.

COSTI’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Samina Sami as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 11, 2022.

NewmarketToday
May 27th, 2022
Costi launched volunteer housing assistance program on Apr 1st 22'.

COSTI Immigrant Services launched a volunteer housing assistance program in April and already has 250 host families throughout the GTA, including York Region.

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