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Media and Policy News E-list Archive

Media & Policy News: 4 November 2016

Injured worker “broken down” by 10-year battle with WSIB
Canada chided for treatment of black people by UN group
Star editorial: Morneau is half right – but the feds and provinces can curb precarious labour itself
Ontario needs a new common-sense approach to social assistance
Ontario government consulting on basic income pilot project
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November 4, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 28 October 2016

Finance Minister Morneau says young Canadians should get used to precarious employment
Hugh Segal’s basic income report expected next week, likely to target middle-aged women, disabled adults for most help
WSIB’s devastating compensation policy all about the board’s bottom line, lawyers charge
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October 28, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 21 October 2016

October 17 was International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Austerity policies are counterproductive in tough economic times: Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry
NWT government takes full benefit of Canada Child Benefit from social assistance families
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October 21, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 14 October 2016

Report finds significant gaps in Ontario health care, depending on income
Social assistance cuts making it harder to regain custody
Toronto fund to prevent homelessness stacked against kids and disabled, advocates say
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October 14, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 7 October 2016

Thousands rally at Queen’s Park for workers’ rights and $15 minimum wage
Social assistance rates in Ontario are up. Here’s what it actually means
Hennessy and Himelfarb: Basic Income is coming to Ontario: Now what?
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October 7, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 4 October 2016

Radio: What the 1.5% increase for ODSP rates actually means
Joe Fiorito’s last column, as he hangs up his hat after 17 years
Daily Bread’s annual Toronto hunger report highlights growing need among older adults
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October 3, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 16 September 2016

Policy Options: Ontario social assistance doesn’t meet basic human needs
It’s time to Fix the Gap
Ontario Throne Speech – government announcement
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September 16, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 9 September 2016

Nearly half of Canadians spend all or more of their take-home pay
Premier Wynne prorogues legislature; new session to start Monday with Throne Speech
Poverty reduction advocate pleads to the Premier for Bill 185
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September 9, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 26 August 2016

CUPW gives 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post
Province must fund child care to tackle gender wage gap, says report
Let us keep more money, Ottawa disability advocates tell province
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August 26, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 19 August 2016

Broadbent Blog: On reconciliation, the government can and must do more
Flexible, versatile workers will be key for future job types: World Economic Forum Report
Climate change and health: Extreme heat is a silent killer
Video: ODSP recipient in London can’t afford to pay his hydro bill
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August 19, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 12 August 2016

Heat wave baking people with low incomes in Niagara
Climate change prompts Hamilton to modify its heat bylaw for apartments
Sweltering Toronto tenants still wait for maximum heat law
Poverty has a drastic impact on health, especially in rural Ontario
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August 12, 2016
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Media & Policy News: 5 August 2016

Rural Ontario in crisis due to high hydro rates
Ontario wage-theft victims lost $28 million to poor enforcement
Advocates say “hands off our assets” and raise allowable employment earnings in OW and ODSP
Letter to the editor: It’s clear that injured workers are being treated unfairly by the WSIB
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August 5, 2016
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This site contains general legal information for people in Ontario, Canada. It is not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem. ISAC is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization. ISAC is funded by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). The funding for this website is also provided by LAO. The views expressed in any of ISAC’s publications (including written, oral, or visual) are the views of the clinic and do not necessarily reflect those of LAO.