In 2008, the Ontario government committed to reviewing the social assistance system as part of its Poverty Reduction Strategy. Since then, many recommendations have been made for reforming the system. But, as yet, the government…
The Special Diet Allowance is available to Ontario Works and ODSP recipients who have medical conditions which require a therapeutic diet. Qualifying medical conditions are listed on a Schedule in the ODSP Regulations, with corresponding…
Budget increases to OW and ODSP rates come into effect
Increases won’t be enough to lift Oxford residents out of poverty
ISAC’s new rate sheet
BC Welfare Food Challenge runs November 3 to November 9
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The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) does not require applicants to be permanently disabled in order to qualify for benefits. This aspect of the program is very important because it means that those who are…
Sheila Block blog: What Ontario should expect from the new federal government
Caledon: Ottawa must get serious about poverty reduction
Roy Romanow Op-Ed: The time has come for universal pharmacare
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As we reported last month, the government recently announced that it had reconsidered its plans to eliminate the $100 ODSP Work-Related Benefit, and six other employment benefits in OW and ODSP, and replace them with…
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Election 2015: ISAC’s list of key issues and where the parties stand:
Campaign 2000 report: Mapping Child Poverty: A Reality in Every Federal Riding
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If you’re not one of the 3.6 million Canadians who voted in the advance polls, you may still be wondering who to vote for. We’ve compiled a list of quick facts on key issues as…
The 2015 Ontario Budget included an increase in Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates. Our new rates sheet shows the current and new Basic Needs and Maximum Shelter amounts for different…
A real nation would not let this happen to Aboriginal people:
Report shows the minimum wage is rising in Ontario but workers are still suffering:
Story and video: Big city mayors put pressure on for a solution to Canada’s affordable housing crisis
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Major growth in food bank use in Toronto suburbs reveals a geographical shift in poverty; suburban services are not keeping up; and note that fully 65% of food bank users have social assistance as their primary source of income
London Public Health calls for an increase to social assistance rates due to rising cost of food
Ottawa ACORN calls for end to clawback of child support from social assistance benefits
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ISAC has made a submission to the province’s “Changing Workplaces Review”, which is considering making changes to the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Standards Act. Our submission highlights the connections between social policy and…