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…
Decision removes a serious access to justice hurdle for applicants alleging discrimination at the Human Rights Tribunal Toronto, ON. – The Divisional Court of Ontario has released a new decision, Bokhari v. Top Medical Transportation…
In our work on income security at ISAC, we know that unmet legal needs can harm people’s health. Unsafe working conditions can lead to illness or injury. Members of marginalized groups may face discrimination in…
The federal government has recently taken steps to implement a long-awaited automatic tax filing system in Canada, first announced in 2020. People who owe taxes must file a tax return each year with the Canada…
Mr. Araya, a formerly incarcerated person, brought a case against Corrections Services Canada (CSC) in which he alleges that he was subjected to human rights violations due to his race. In a 2023 hearing, the…
The Ontario government’s mandate is to protect the province, its communities, workers, and businesses. In the face of U.S. tariffs, rising costs, and ongoing economic uncertainty, the provincial budget must help Ontarians to withstand current…
“While people across the country were preparing to ring in the new year, the Canada Revenue Agency took the time to issue a stern warning: if you erroneously received emergency pandemic benefits five years ago, you…
Are you a community worker helping clients apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)? Do you support clients if their application is denied? If so, join us on January…