– la version française suit dessous – Earlier this week, the Ontario government announced its Basic Income Pilot Project. The government has not yet provided all the details about how the pilot project will work,…
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Ontario ends onerous reviews for disabled people on welfare
Advocate says Ontario’s social assistance programs need to do more
Toronto’s ‘gig economy’ fueled by young workers starved for choice
Business group discovers being good is good for business
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The Ministry of Community and Social Services is putting in place a new medical review process that will be a big improvement for people on ODSP. Starting this month, all medical reviews will be done…
You shouldn’t have to do your taxes to get benefits
Brantford City Council votes to van use of temp agencies to hire City workers
Bankruptcy study points to worsening income inequality in Ontario
Federal Budget 2017: Building a Strong Middle Class
The budget that could have been
Saskatchewan redesigning welfare programs to get “able-bodied” people off the dole
Housing groups want BC to double welfare cheques
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The federal Budget announced on March 22 does very little to address the poverty and income inequality that Canadians are experiencing right now. The Budget did announce important investments over time in key areas like…
Ontario housing minister vows to boost rent control after CBC Toronto tenancy series
NDP proposes bill to expand rent controls to all buildings
PEI’s social assistance rates are well below the cost of healthy food
Food insecurity: Community gardens, subsidized housing not answers – what matters is income
Ontario Labour Minister speaks to business group, places hopes on Changing Workplaces Review
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International Women’s Day – March 8 – StatsCan on gender pay gap: Women earn 87 cents to men’s dollar
Ontario Works and ODSP aren’t enough to live on, Toronto residents say
No firm estimates on costs to raise a family proving a problem for government: Report
Alternative Federal Budget 2017: High Stakes, Clear Choices
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On March 14-15, the Ontario Court of Appeal will hear three appeals challenging the mandatory victim surcharge. Every person who is convicted of a criminal offence in Canada is required to pay a “victim surcharge”,…
No Fixed Address: Rental market for Torontonians on disability “absolutely horrible”
Hydro rates to drop 17%, but Ontarians will pay for it later
Vulnerable Ontarians to see significant reductions in their electricity bills
Big changes considered for Ontario workplaces
Filing taxes brings major benefits to people on low incomes
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