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Federal Budget 2018: Income Security Highlights

The federal Liberal government introduced its third budget last Tuesday, February 27. The Budget and all associated documents are available at this link: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2018/docs/nrc/2018-02-27-en.html Here are a few highlights on income security and related issues.…

March 6, 2018
Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Employment Insurance (EI), Federal Budgets, Housing, Indigenous Justice, Poverty Reduction Strategy, Public Education, Refugee Law

Legal Services for Refugee Claimants: Take Action Now

As the world witnesses one of the largest mass migrations due to violence, war and famine, Canada’s refugee system is experiencing a major surge. Refugee claimants need access to legal services to help them navigate…

August 25, 2017
Access to Justice, Policy Advocacy, Refugee Law

Update: Federal Government Moves Bill C-585 Into The Budget

We’ve been working hard this fall with our partners to oppose federal legislation that would restrict access to social assistance benefits for refugee claimants and others without status in Canada by allowing the provinces to…

November 7, 2014
Community Organizing, Policy Advocacy, Refugee Law, Social Assistance

Bill C-585 Delayed But Not Yet Defeated

A federal Private Members Bill that will have serious implications for the income security of refugee claimants and others without permanent status in Canada has been delayed. Bill C585, introduced by backbench Conservative MP Corneliu…

September 24, 2014
Community Organizing, Policy Advocacy, Refugee Law, Social Assistance

Urgent Call to Action: Bill C-585 threatens social assistance for refugee claimants

Bill C-585 is a federal Private Member’s Bill which has serious implications for the income security of refugee claimants and other people without permanent status in Canada. If passed, the Bill would allow provinces to…

August 21, 2014
Community Organizing, Policy Advocacy, Refugee Law

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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.