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…
Note: This Guide was updated towards the end of March 2025 to include new information about Canadian Dental Care Plan eligibility. This new information was added to p. 22 of the Guide, and ‘Table 2.…
Starting July 2025, individuals will be able to apply for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Currently, the only way to access the CDB is through having an active Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The Disability Tax…
ISAC developed 11 questions on important issues that affect people living on low incomes in Ontario, and on February 14, these questions were sent to each of the four major political parties with sitting members…
On Tuesday, February 25, ISAC held an online provincial election forum on income security, which was attended by Aislinn Clancy (Green Party), John Fraser (Liberal Party), and Lise Vaugeois (NDP). A member of the Progressive…
Every week during the election, we’ll post select info and articles featuring our work and the work of our clinic colleagues and community allies to help inform you about the issues at stake in the…
Every week during the election, we’ll post select info and articles featuring our work and the work of our clinic colleagues and community allies to help inform you about the issues at stake in the…
Every week during the election, we’ll post select info and articles featuring our work, the work of our clinic colleagues, and community groups and allies to help inform you about the issues at stake in…
A provincial election has been called for February 27, 2025. We have put together some quick facts about when, how, and why to vote. Unfortunately we can only provide this information in English, but you…
The Government of Ontario has opened up its pre-budget consultation period for submissions from members of the public. This is a great time to share your thoughts on what should be included and prioritized in…
The Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS) first launched Centralized Intake for Ontario Works in 2020 under the Social Assistance Renewal (SAR) plan, which is part of the government’s multi-year social assistance “modernization”…