Ontario Communities Uniting event in Hamilton today
I’m there speaking and participating in the discussions and mobilization. If you’re not attending, you can see the livestream here
And if you haven’t already, send an email to protest the decision here
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It’s not a frill: The province’s sickening decision on CSUMB
12 cities coming together in Hamilton on CSUMB this Friday (I’ll be there. Will you?)
Social services groups appeal to Waterloo regional council to save the CSUMB
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As before, please use this link to send an email to the ministers protesting the elimination of this critical benefit – and circulate it among your colleagues and friends
Northumberland County searching for solutions to CSUMB elimination and other funding cuts
Niagara Region raising taxes by 1.97%, in part to deal with loss of CSUMB
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Brighter Prospects, the final report of the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario, was issued October 24, 2012. In this webinar, Jennefer Laidley of the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) provides an understanding of the content of the report and recommendations; an analysis of the impact of the recommendations; the policy and political context surrounding the report; and, thoughts on opportunities for action over the short, medium, and longer term.
Today marks the fourth anniversary of Ontario’s first-ever Poverty Reduction Strategy. The 25 in 5 Network for Poverty Reduction has issued its fourth annual progress report on poverty reduction – see below. The report notes that child…
The 25 in 5 Network’s fourth anniversary progress report on poverty reduction says
– poverty reduction is possible – child poverty declined between 2008 and 2010
– but government austerity is threatening to put the brakes on progress
– good policy, political leadership, and immediate action are required
– all Ontario’s political leaders should say what they’ll do to meet the 25in5 target and get the next five-year strategy underway
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Here’s the link to last night’s The Agenda with Frances Lankin and Munir Sheikh
5 Reasons reform must remain a political priority – from Pedro Barata at United Way Toronto
Op-Ed in the Spec: An improved social-assistance model must include health and well-being
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Sandra Pupatello says she’ll review social assistance cuts, but comes out swinging against “welfare cheats”
MCSS Minister John Milloy backs Pupatello for the leadership
Gerrard Kennedy has entered the race
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The provincial government’s decision to eliminate the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) will have negative impacts – not only on housing, but also on people’s health. The Wellesley Institute and ISAC – along with ACTO, the AOHC, Street Health, and the Peterborough County-City Health Unit – have partnered to produce a new report, “The Real Cost of Cutting the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit: A Health Equity Impact Assessment.” The report calls on the provincial government to halt the planned elimination of CSUMB and reinstate the $67 million in funding.
For ISAC’s 10th anniversary in November 2011, we created a series of documents that describe our major areas of work and major accomplishments in each year.
A new FAQ has been posted on the Ministry’s website – important stuff on how government intends to respond
The Commissioners do an op-ed in the Ottawa Citizen
The Record’s D’Amato says it’s time for the Liberals to make it right
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The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance released its final report and recommendations yesterday, October 24
Statement from Minister Milloy
Media Coverage
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