COSTI Immigrant Services
Represented by Mario Calla, Executive Director
Meeting the needs of a diverse society for over 55 years, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Its programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life.
Operating from 18 locations in Toronto, York Region and Peel, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. Last year, over 55,000 individuals received assistance. COSTI is a member of the Consortium of Agencies Serving Internationally Trained Persons (CASIP).
Mario Calla has been the Executive Director of COSTI Immigrant Services since 1987.
Mario is involved in his community in a volunteer capacity. He has served as Chair of the City of York Community and Agency Social Planning Council, Vice-president of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and Vice-president of International Social Services of Canada, among other activities. Mario is also a member of the TRIEC Board of Directors.
