October 17 was International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Austerity policies are counterproductive in tough economic times: Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry
NWT government takes full benefit of Canada Child Benefit from social assistance families
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Report finds significant gaps in Ontario health care, depending on income
Social assistance cuts making it harder to regain custody
Toronto fund to prevent homelessness stacked against kids and disabled, advocates say
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Proponents from all points on the ideological spectrum posit a basic income as the answer to many different problems, whether in income security benefit programs or the labour market. Virtually everyone, however, sees basic income…
Thousands rally at Queen’s Park for workers’ rights and $15 minimum wage
Social assistance rates in Ontario are up. Here’s what it actually means
Hennessy and Himelfarb: Basic Income is coming to Ontario: Now what?
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Radio: What the 1.5% increase for ODSP rates actually means
Joe Fiorito’s last column, as he hangs up his hat after 17 years
Daily Bread’s annual Toronto hunger report highlights growing need among older adults
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The provincial government is moving forward on creating a basic income pilot program.What is a “basic income”? And what could it mean for people on social assistance? Join us for a webinar that explores some…
Policy Options: Ontario social assistance doesn’t meet basic human needs
It’s time to Fix the Gap
Ontario Throne Speech – government announcement
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The Ontario government is reviewing the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act for the first time in decades. The two Special Advisors leading the Changing Workplaces Review issued an Interim Report on July…
The provincial government increased Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates in the 2016 Ontario Budget. As in past years, we’ve created a rates sheet to give people an idea of what…
ISAC is hiring a staff lawyer for a permanent full-time position The primary role of the staff lawyer is to undertake strategic litigation aimed at expanding the legal rights, remedies and benefits available to low…
Nearly half of Canadians spend all or more of their take-home pay
Premier Wynne prorogues legislature; new session to start Monday with Throne Speech
Poverty reduction advocate pleads to the Premier for Bill 185
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CUPW gives 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post
Province must fund child care to tackle gender wage gap, says report
Let us keep more money, Ottawa disability advocates tell province
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