Surviving on Welfare Alone is Currently Not Possible

November 26, 2009 by Ontario Works · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Poverty 

It seems that lately the ongoing theme of poverty reform is how the math of social assistance living doesn’t add up; and rightly so, because it doesn’t.  That is why the Sudbury & District Board of Health’s recent motion is so important in the ongoing fight against poverty.


How to Appeal an Ontario Works Decision

November 8, 2009 by Ontario Works · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Poverty 

In a previous post, we discussed the difference between mandatory and discretionary benefits and how this ultimately impacts the ability to appeal an Ontario Works denial of benefits decision.  Today, let’s talk about the necessity of following the appeal process to the letter in order to maximize your chances of having your concerns heard.


Eating Healthy Costs More

October 9, 2009 by Ontario Works · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Poverty 

This excellent article on the real cost of food outlines a major problem with the social assistance system, a problem that points to the basic issues of integrity with the Ontario Works program.

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