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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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