TORONTO (1 May 2014) – Ontario’s 2014 Budget takes important steps to reduce poverty in Ontario through investments in income benefits, housing and homelessness supports, and expanded health benefits for low-income children. However, the Budget provides…
It’s Budget Day
What the CCPA Ontario is watching for
Hamilton Roundtable’s proposals for Budget 2014
ISAC’s pre-budget submission
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After our coalition of more than 27 community-based organizations in Ontario wrote to the government urging more funding for housing and homelessness prevention programs this past November, we’re pleased to report that 2014 Budget includes…
Low-Income Energy Network Applauds Proactive Step The Ontario government has just announced that it is moving to set up an electricity affordability program for low-income Ontarians. This is great news for low-income consumers of electricity…
Important Commitment on Social Assistance Reform Announced Today There was important news today about the future of social assistance reform in Ontario. Ted McMeekin, the Minister of Community and Social Services, said today that OW and…
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