Posts Tagged ‘social assistance’

NPI Commentary Suggests Solutions to Northern Ontario Food Insecurity

NPI Commentary Suggests Solutions to Northern Ontario Food Insecurity

The high cost of healthy eating is an ongoing concern for many families and individuals in Ontario’s northern communities. It often leads to food insecurity, a situation in which people are unable to obtain a nutritious and culturally appropriate diet due to financial restrictions and other [Read more]

Mantha’s News from the Park

Mantha’s News from the Park

It’s been a busy week with the release of the Auditor General’s report. The Report confirms what people across Ontario are already feeling, Liberal government’s choices aren’t about Ontarians. The scathing Annual Report, showing that the choices made by Premier Wynne and her Liberal [Read more]

Increasing Support for People on Social Assistance

Increasing Support for People on Social Assistance

From: Ministry of Community and Social Services Ontario Improving Supports and Employment Opportunities for Vulnerable Families Ontario is increasing support and removing barriers to finding work for people receiving social assistance. Beginning next month, a number of changes announced in the [Read more]

Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay Looking for Families in Marathon

THUNDER BAY, ON –  Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay is renovating two homes in Marathon, Ontario, and is desperately seeking families in need. For the very first time, the not-for-profit organization is looking to provide homes for families outside of Thunder Bay, but is having a difficult [Read more]

Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario recommends sweeping reforms to create paths into employment and out of poverty

Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario recommends sweeping reforms to create paths into employment and out of poverty

TORONTO, ON – /CNW/ – Ontario’s social assistance system must do a better job of helping people move into employment and supporting all recipients, including those with disabilities, to participate in the workforce to the maximum of their abilities. These findings are among the [Read more]

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