Despite housing crisis, Ontario's social assistance rates favour people living alone

Despite housing crisis, Ontario's social assistance rates favour people living alone

A new study found programs meant to financially support people with disabilities, such as Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program, tend to benefit single people more than couples, discouraging some from moving in with their partners.

NDP requests FAO to review Ontario’s progress in getting more homes built

Language English News Content: NDP requests FAO to review Ontario’s progress in getting more homes built  QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) and Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) wrote a letter to Financial Accountability Officer Jeffrey Novak, requesting a review of the Government’s work to spur the construction of private-market housing in Ontario. The letter comes af…