Social assistance is a lifeline for Ontarians living in poverty and without it, many people would be destitute. The new plan to reform social assistance announced by the Ontario government cuts rate increases in half, leaving some of those in most need with less money to live on. The new plan also penalizes people who […]
TTC: Is It Really The Better Way?
The TTC has committed to making transit more efficient. But making public transit better is about more than just quicker service – it’s about protecting our health. We need a public transit system that works for public health. For the TTC to build an equitable and healthy transit system, it should begin by: Putting riders […]
Where you get hurt matters in Ontario, but should it?
A recent change to Ontario’s motor vehicle insurance has left one man and his family on the verge of bankruptcy after a tragic motorcycle accident in Hamilton, Ontario. These changes, brought about this past summer, significantly decrease the amount of financial support one can receive from a catastrophic vehicle injury. The Hamilton incident raises questions […]
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