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…
Ed. note: Apologies – IT problems prevented getting this out earlier. More catch up to come next week. Top Stories Pain and suffering compensation exemption levels raised for Ontario Works and ODSP recipients: http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/exemption-levels-raised-for-ontario-works…
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…
The deadline to give your feedback on improving the appeal process has been extended to August 8! The federal government has hired a company called KPMG to review the way that the appeals process works…
ISAC recently made a submission to the federal government’s consultations on the creation of a national Poverty Reduction Strategy. While Canada is a wealthy country, nearly 5 million of us continue to live in poverty.…
NOTE: All links are now working. Sorry for any confusion. Our allies at the Fight for $15 and Fairness campaign are calling for support at hearings in Toronto TODAY, July 21, on Bill 148. And…
Federal Ombudsman investigating if women and kids living in shelters are getting CCB and WITB
Finance Minister Morneau proposes tax changes to close loopholes for wealthy
Renovation of Ontario housing co-ops put on hold due to federal government demands
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Seven months in a shelter, still searching for a home
Sudbury agrees to maintain funding to help those on social assistance
Sears managers to earn thousands in bonuses while laid-off workers get no severance
Workers’ Action Centre: Let’s defend and strengthen Bill 148 – Submission deadline July 21
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Have your say before the July 21 deadline! The federal government has hired a company called KPMG to review the way that the appeals process works around Employment Insurance (EI) decisions. If you have gone…
It’s time to tear down the “welfare wall” for persons with disabilities
Freeing our people: Updates from the long road to deinstitutionalization
Sudbury to review discretionary benefits for OW and ODSP recipients
Lawsuit takes on WSIB for rejecting “chronic mental stress” claims
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Star editorial: Wynne government should dump cruel panhandling ban
Reducing Canada’s workplace gender gap would add $150 billion to GDP
Calgary outpaces Toronto and Vancouver as Canada’s least-affordable city for low-income residents
Safe Streets Act to be challenged in court
The CRA is keeping tax cheat data secret, breaking minister’s commitment
Meat prices set to rise by up to 9% this year even as other groceries take less of a bite
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