After years of advocacy from workers’ groups, the federal government created the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA). The EI BOA will take over responsibility from the Social Security Tribunal (SST) – General Division…
The federal government has opened its consultation session for the upcoming budget, with a submission deadline of May 22, 2026 (details about how to submit your own recommendations can be found in our post here.)…
Looking for help with your Disability Tax Credit (DTC) or Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) application? You may be able to get individualized help from a non-profit organization that has been trained and funded to help.…
Ontario’s 2026 Budget arrives with a familiar promise of protection, but for whom? The province faces compounding pressures, including a deficit that has nearly doubled to $13.8 billion, ongoing U.S. tariff threats, and the ripple…
There are many reasons why someone may stop receiving social assistance. For example, a senior may turn 65 and begin receiving seniors benefits that are greater than their Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) income. A…
Turning 65 is often seen as a milestone, but for low-income seniors in Ontario, it can bring financial and health-related uncertainty. Many seniors turning 65 no longer financially qualify for Ontario Works (OW) or the…
The Standing Committee on Finance is inviting submissions to its Pre-Budget Consultation in advance of the 2026 Budget. This means it’s time to share your thoughts on what the federal government’s budget priorities for the…
Nearly one million Ontarians rely on social assistance programs like Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) for survival. These are programs of last resort, a lifeline for those with nowhere else…
NOTE: The following information was compiled and posted by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) on February 24, 2026, and is being re-posted here with permission. Sign up for CLEO’s mailing list here! There are new temporary layoff rules in the…
On March 6, 2026, right in time for International Women’s Day, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Quebec (Attorney General) v. Kanyinda. Eight of nine justices ruled in favour of Ms. Kanyinda,…
People living with mental health-related disabilities who apply to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) are often turned down. This may be because the decision-maker believes that the medical treatment they are getting isn’t comprehensive…
ISAC Staff Lawyer Nabila F. Qureshi was interviewed by the Law Times about the recent victory at Divisional Court in the case of Bokhari v. Top Medical Transportation Services. The decision is considered an important…