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Income Security Advocacy Centre

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Premier Ford: It’s time to raise the rates

We’re calling on Premier Ford to double social assistance rates in the August 2022 Budget, and over 230 social service providers and community organizations across Ontario have joined the call.

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We advance the systemic interests and rights of low-income and equity-seeking communities and meaningfully support Indigenous Peoples and communities, with a focus on improving income security programs and ending low-wage precarious employment.

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Government re-introduced Budget 2022 fails to implement calls to raise both OW and ODSP rates significantly

August 11, 2022
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Provincial Budgets, Social Assistance Rates, Workers’ Rights

From the archive: ODSP & OW rates sheets from 2015 to 2021

August 8, 2022
Ontario Child Benefit (OCB), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Social Assistance Rates

Disability Tax Credit eligibility has been expanded

August 8, 2022
Disability Justice, Government Benefits – General

Extending the WIPB isn’t working for workers: Ontarians need 10 permanent paid sick days

July 28, 2022
Employment Standards, Policy Advocacy, Workers’ Rights
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Open Letter: Premier Ford, Double Social Assistance Rates Now!

July 25, 2022
Campaigns, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Social Assistance Rates

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isac_ontario Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) @isac_ontario ·

Both ODSP and OW rates must be increased, say advocacy groups #DoubleTheRates #OnBudget https://www.lawtimesnews.com/news/general/ontario-government-asked-to-increase-social-assistance-rates/368910

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maytree_canada Maytree Foundation @maytree_canada ·

"Whether in an era of full employment or in a future recessionary period, people should be able to live with dignity." Op-ed by @garimatk https://www.tvo.org/article/ontario-should-reinvest-its-savings-in-social-assistance-and-raise-benefits-now

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isac_ontario Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) @isac_ontario ·

"You can't budget on nothing." Heartbreaking to hear a caller say that her loved one who receives #ODSP and has spoken out about low ODSP rates feels like speaking out doesn't make any difference. We hear you and we're here pushing for change alongside you.

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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.