Stats on homelessness in Timmins, Cochrane, Hearst and Moosonee shared at summit: Low social assistance shelter rates a fundamental problem
Ontario is complicit in precarious employment
Province tries to allay business fears over minimum wage hike
87% of small business families see no benefit to income sprinkling
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Ontario legal clinics launch challenges over ODSP Board and Lodge benefit rate
Should I report family social assistance fraud? Ethically Speaking
Groups allege problems and potential legal implications with EI appeals process
Advocates say BC disability exemption a move forward
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– la version française suit dessous – Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates are being increased later this month, as announced in the 2017 Ontario Budget. As in past years, we…
Canadian incomes jump, Ontario residents hit by manufacturing downturn: Statistics Canada
Undercover in Temp Nation
Ontario’s minimum wage hike could cost 50,000 jobs: provincial watchdog
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In the spring of 2017, the federal government hired a company called KPMG to review the way that the appeals process works around Employment Insurance (EI) decisions. KPMG reported last week to the Minister of…
We’re forwarding this recent email from our partners at the Fight for $15 & Fairness and encourage you to get involved! – ISAC The Toronto Star published a heart-breaking expose revealing the reckless treatment of workers…
Michelle Kungl’s incredible journey, and her most daunting barrier yet – social assistance in Ontario
Ontario relaxes rules for ODSP, Ontario Works
Lawsuit against Manitoba aims to give child support payments back to children on social assistance
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The truth about food insecurity is that it’s not about food
Many Indigenous families not applying for Canada Child Benefit
CPP changes will disqualify 243,000 from Guaranteed Income Supplement: Report
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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…