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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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Ontario Budget 2023: Designed to Balance the Books on the Backs of Ontario’s Poorest During a Worsening Affordability Crisis

On Thursday, March 23, following Finance Minister Bethlenfalvy’s Speech from the Throne, the Provincial 2023-2024 Budget was introduced. Released shortly after the three-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Budget contained few provisions to support…

March 30, 2023
Employment Standards, Government Benefits – General, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Policy Advocacy, Provincial Budgets, Social Assistance
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Statement on Government Cuts to Life-Saving Healthcare Program Serving Uninsured People

ISAC is profoundly disappointed that the Ontario Government plans to end a vital program that provides OHIP coverage to uninsured people living in Ontario. This program successfully improves health outcomes and reduces financial hardship for…

March 28, 2023
Disability Justice, Human Rights, Migrant Workers

Change the Future for People with Disabilities Now! Take Action on the Canada Disability Benefit!

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve life for people with disabilities who live in poverty. In 30 minutes or less, you can change the future right now. Your 3-Step Checklist: Taking action to strengthen…

March 2, 2023
Access to Justice, Campaigns, Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Justice, Government Benefits – General

Permanent residency status for all means equal rights

On December 16, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised regularization of undocumented people and permanent resident status for migrant workers and international students. This announcement was the result of sustained organizing by migrants. However, to…

February 16, 2023
Campaigns, Community Organizing, Migrant Workers

Ontario Budget 2023: Presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

In a typical year, provincial budget season lasts from January to early Spring, and includes pre-budget and budget submission periods, meetings, and hearings. On February 13, 2023, ISAC’s Senior Policy Analyst, Devorah Kobluk, spoke at…

February 15, 2023
Access to Justice, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Minimum Wage, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Policy Advocacy, Provincial Budgets, Social Assistance Rates, Workers’ Rights

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isac_ontario Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) @isac_ontario ·

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Noon: What do you do when you can't afford groceries?
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The federal budget includes ‘grocery rebate’ but drops its rental benefit...

Today: Ontario lawyer Shalini Konanur, Hansel Igbavboa of @FoodShareTO, and you.
Call: 1-888-817-8995
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-budget-grocery-rebate-1.6791865

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REMINDER: @CLEOConnect webinar on challenging #CERB and #CRB overpayment notices is happening next Tues, April 4. Learn about options for challenging or appealing a notice, financial hardship, and requesting a repayment plan from the CRA. Register now! http://ow.ly/8hOA50NqkUR

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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.