Every day the top headlines include news about factory or plant closures and layoffs, job instability across industries, and the federal government’s potential plans to support workers by investing in new or “shovel-ready” projects. Missing…
Building a strong, thriving economy requires improving affordability for all Canadians, especially the most vulnerable. With record-high income inequality, the affordability crisis is hitting low-income households the hardest. Now is the time for bold social…
As we submit our budget recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance this year, Canada stands at a critical crossroads. Low-income households are teetering under the weight of record-high income inequality, while escalating tariff wars…
The federal government has opened the pre-consultation period for the upcoming budget. There are usually two periods of consultation, one in March and one in August. You can find out more about the consultation process…
There is a lot going on during this Federal Election! With the ongoing threat of – and real consequences arising from – US tariffs, it would be easy to lose sight of ongoing issues like…
After years of advocacy from workers’ groups, the federal government created the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA). The Board of Appeal will take over responsibility from the Social Security Tribunal – General Division…
When is Election Day for the Federal Election? The federal election is coming up on Monday, April 28, 2025! I moved recently / I’m a new voter / I’m not sure if I’m registered. How…
Employment Insurance (EI) has always been an important program for workers in Canada who lose their jobs. It’s even more important now in the face of US tariffs. The tariffs are expected to cause wide-ranging…
Every federal budget cycle includes a period for public submissions well in advance of budget deliberations. Last August, we posted our initial federal pre-budget submission linked here. In the months ensuing, we modified our submission…
The Government of Ontario has approved changes to the rules that govern unpaid leave due to long-term illness. Some workers will now have access to a 27-week long-term illness leave. During that time, their employer…
*September 10, 2024, Update: Our recommendations for improving the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) have changed slightly. To read the most up-to-date ISAC recommendations on the CDB, click here* Every federal budget cycle includes a period…
Since its announcement, the 2024 Federal Budget has continued to generate much conversation, speculation, and expectation. Now that the dust has settled, let’s look at what the Budget offers and misses from an income security…