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Policy Advocacy

Our Response to “A Roadmap for Change”

The new report called “Income Security: A Roadmap for Change” was released in November, as we have mentioned in previous emails. The provincial government is looking for feedback on the Roadmap report by January 5,…

December 15, 2017
Policy Advocacy, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Reform

WEBINAR: A Roadmap for Change: What it says, why it matters, and what you can do

An important new report called “Income Security: A Roadmap for Change” provides community members, advocates, and decision-makers an important opportunity to push for major new investments and transformation in Ontario’s income security system, including social…

December 1, 2017
Indigenous Justice, Policy Advocacy, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Reform

NEWS ALERT: $15 & Fairness victory for Ontario workers

Dear Friends of ISAC, Our allies at the Fight for $15 & Fairness have announced a victory today for Ontario workers – see the email below. Legislation that will improve the wages and working conditions…

November 22, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy

A Roadmap for Change: Tools You Can Use to Have Your Voice Heard

– la version française suit dessous – A new report called “Income Security: A Roadmap for Change” was released on November 2, 2017. The Roadmap was written by three working groups that were asked by…

November 17, 2017
Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Community Organizing, Indigenous Justice, Policy Advocacy, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Rates, Social Assistance Reform

Report Released: A Roadmap for Change

A new report called “Income Security: A Roadmap for Change” has just been released by the provincial government. The Roadmap was written by three groups that were appointed by the Minister of Community and Social…

November 2, 2017
Community Organizing, Indigenous Justice, Policy Advocacy, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Reform

A Roadmap for Reform: Report Coming Soon

A report will be released by the provincial government very soon that could be very important for everyone living on OW and ODSP and people working in precarious jobs, and for all those who support…

October 30, 2017
Indigenous Justice, Policy Advocacy, Public Education, Roadmap, Social Assistance Reform

Federal Fall Economic Statement: Good news but much more work to be done

The federal government released its Fall Economic Statement yesterday, which included new investments in the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB). Since 2016, advocates have been pushing the federal government…

October 25, 2017
Access to Justice, Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Federal Budgets, Policy Advocacy, Public Education

Email Premier Wynne: Strengthen & Pass Bill 148!

Over the past year, the $15 & Fairness movement successfully pressured the government to introduce legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15 by January 1, 2019. This important move will boost the incomes of 1.7 million people…

October 18, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Good Jobs, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy

Over 30 Organizations from Across Canada call for a Fair EI Appeal Process

In the spring of 2017, the federal government hired a company called KPMG to review the way that the appeals process works around Employment Insurance (EI) decisions. KPMG reported last week to the Minister of…

September 12, 2017
Employment Insurance (EI), Policy Advocacy, Social Security Tribunal

Legislative Assembly resumes! Email the Premier, step up the pressure!

We’re forwarding this recent email from our partners at the Fight for $15 & Fairness and encourage you to get involved! – ISAC The Toronto Star published a heart-breaking expose revealing the reckless treatment of workers…

September 12, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Good Jobs, Migrant Workers, Policy Advocacy

Legal Services for Refugee Claimants: Take Action Now

As the world witnesses one of the largest mass migrations due to violence, war and famine, Canada’s refugee system is experiencing a major surge. Refugee claimants need access to legal services to help them navigate…

August 25, 2017
Access to Justice, Policy Advocacy, Refugee Law

No time to lose: Speak up for $15 & Fairness!

Dear Friends of ISAC, Our allies at the Fight for $15 & Fairness recently shared the important information in the email below about the struggle to improve conditions for all Ontario workers. Lots of important…

August 14, 2017
Community Organizing, Employment Standards, Minimum Wage, Policy Advocacy
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