Our allies at the Fight for $15 and Fairness are kicking off their summer campaign today to ensure victory for workers. Take action and spread the word to make sure that the gains that have…
Big changes are in store for workers in Ontario! The Ontario government recently announced a package of reforms to the laws that govern the quality of work in Ontario. These changes are coming thanks to…
Action Alert! Our allies with the Fight for $15 and Fairness need your support. Please take 15 minutes to call your MPP right NOW! Tell them we need a $15 minimum wage and decent work!…
Workers owed money from Able Translations Ltd. are fighting to get their pay. We need your help to reach out to other interpreters and translators that may be owed money from Able Translations. Able Translations…
– la version française suit dessous – ISAC has completed a second submission to Ontario’s 2017-18 Budget public consultation process. Our first submission focused on investments that are required in social assistance. This submission makes…
– la version française suit dessous – ISAC recently spoke to the Ontario Legislature’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, to support the call from the Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition (ISARC) to invest…
In 2008, the Ontario government committed to reviewing the social assistance system as part of its Poverty Reduction Strategy. Since then, many recommendations have been made for reforming the system. But, as yet, the government…
If you’re not one of the 3.6 million Canadians who voted in the advance polls, you may still be wondering who to vote for. We’ve compiled a list of quick facts on key issues as…
Low-income people with disabilities across the province have won a big victory in a campaign to ensure that people on ODSP who work don’t lose an important source of monthly income. The Ministry of Community…
ODSP Action Coalition Extends Spring Campaign Starting in October 2015, people on ODSP will lose the Work-Related Benefit. The Work-Related Benefit provides $100 per month to each person in an ODSP family who has earnings…
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…
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…