NOTE: As of June 31, 2018, all of these changes are now “on pause” and will not come into force this fall as scheduled. Please see these links for more information: https://incomesecurity.org/policy-advocacy/ontarios-cuts-to-social-assistance-will-hurt-the-most-vulnerable/ https://incomesecurity.org/public-education/ontarios-social-assistance-system-100-days-to-fix-it-or-to-break-it/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ – la…
One in two Indigenous children in danger of going to school hungry
Child poverty linked to discrimination and systemic inequality, Campaign 2000 study suggests
Here’s the report: “Riding by Riding Analysis Shows Child Poverty in Canada Knows No Boundaries”
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The Next Four Years: An Ontario election post-mortem
Ontario election results 2018: Poll-by-poll riding vote map
Ontario Premier-designate Doug Ford takes office June 29
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The Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) is partnering with the HIV/AIDS Legal Clinic of Ontario (HALCO) and the ARCH Disability Law Centre to intervene in an important human rights case. Our coalition will argue that it…
Election Day is Tomorrow! Don’t forget to vote: Here’s how!
TVO: How to vote when you’re homeless
Op-Ed: Income security reform at stake with Thursday’s election
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ISAC: Ontario’s political parties on income security & social assistance reform: Comparison chart
Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change: Racial Justice Report Card shows where political parties stand on racial equity and racial justice
Health Providers Against Poverty: Analysis of party platforms for reducing social and health inequities
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– la version française suit dessous – The outcome of the June 7 provincial election will be very important for low-income people in Ontario. We sent four political parties in Ontario – the Liberals, NDP, Progressive Conservatives,…
Ontario election campaign brings focus on nearly 2 million people living in poverty
Vote in the Ontario election as if you were poor: Reasonable Doubt
May 25: NDP now in majority government territory, new poll suggests
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Ontario Election 2018 – Week Two
NDP overtakes Liberals as the “anti-Ford” party, according to Ipsos poll
Ford faces tough questions as NDP asks for probe into ex-PC candidate’s alleged role in data breach
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Ontario Election 2018: The writ’s dropped!
Election 101: Here’s what you need to know
Ontario must ensure public supports and services for everyone
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ISAC’s election kit and associated resources are ready for you to use in your community. Election Day is June 7, and the official election campaign started on May 9. An election period provides a vital…
On April 25th, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case that asks whether money held in a trust affects eligibility for social programs, even if the recipient cannot access that money. In this…