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Welfare Reform Moves at a Snail’s Pace
November 30 | Laurie Monsebraaten The Toronto Star Little provincial action since 2008 pledge to review regulations on clawbacks, savings Bronwen Sims calls it Ontario’s “work disincentive program.”...
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Rethinking the role of Social Assistance within a Poverty Reduction Strategy
INTRODUCTION: BRINGING SOCIAL ASSISTANCE IN LINE WITH POVERTY REDUCTION With the announcement of its commitment to a Poverty Reduction Strategy, this government has signalled a marked departure in...
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Responding to the Review of Social Assistance
Envisioning a New Approach A Response to the Commissioners for the Review of Social Assistance In November 2010, the Ontario government appointed two Commissioners, Frances Lankin and Munir Sheikh to...
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Analysis of Commission Discussion Paper
The Social Assistance Review: Opportunities and Risks in the Commission’s Discussion Paper The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario released its first Discussion Paper on June 9,...
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Key Messages from the ‘Bringing in Women’s Voices’ Project
The ‘Bringing in Women’s Voices’ project, initiated by Ontario Campaign 2000 and the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) has the goal of ensuring that the voices of low-income women (especially...
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Principles Behind Poverty Reduction
This document lists some of the major principles and commitments that have been articulated by government in the Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Poverty Reduction Act, and the Terms of Reference for...
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Overview of International Welfare to Work Models
This report summarizes the presentations and discussion from the IPPR’s Welfare to Work symposium held in London, England in March 2011. This conference was an important contribution to ISAC’s ongoing...
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Facilitator’s Guide for a Workshop on the Social Assistance Review
Interested in organizing in your community around Ontario’s Social Assistance Review this summer? Not sure where to begin or want some support? You’re not alone! That’s why the ODSP Action Coalition,...
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Organizing for the Social Assistance Review
This workshop by the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) and the Steering Committee on Social Assistance (SCSA) provides an early analysis of issues in the Social Assistance Review and discusses...
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Broken system needs fixing
“It is not a matter of small fixes.†— Dr. Munir Sheikh, commissioner, provincial social assistance review commission. As understatements go, Sheikh’s is a dramatic one. The 18-month review of...
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We’re Moving!
After nearly 15 years in the same location, ISAC will be moving into new space as of December 18. Our new address will be: 1500 – 55 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5J 2H7 We’ve been sharing...
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Social Assistance Reform: Update Nov 2015
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....
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ODSP: Human Rights Challenge to Group Homes Exclusion from Special Diet...
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...
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ODSP: Medical Reviews
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...
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ODSP Work-Related Benefit is Still Available
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...
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Election 2015: Party Positions On Key Issues
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 well as information on...
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OW and ODSP Rates and the OCB – 2015
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...
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Making Work Work for All: Changing Workplaces Submission
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...
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ODSP Work-Related Benefit to Continue
Low-income people with disabilities across the province have won a big victory in a campaign to ensure that people on ODSP who work don’t lose an important source of monthly income. The Ministry of...
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Submission to Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy Update
The Ontario government is winding down consultations on the update of its Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy. The province’s first five-year Strategy comes to an end in 2015 and will be updated...
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