February 25, 2010
CASSA is a social justice umbrella organization working with Ontario’s diverse South Asian communities. They have an extensive service directory with listings of organizations from across Ontario.
February 2, 2010
Independent government tribunal had budget cut as appeals rose 46 per cent.
February 1, 2010
The Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal hears appeals of the Ministry of Housing and Social Development reconsideration decisions that refuse, reduce or discontinue income, disability...
December 22, 2009
The Clicklaw HelpMap lists free or low-cost services who can help with legal problems within British Columbia.
December 16, 2009
The Bay Area-based welfareQueens, a project of the POOR News Network, are fighting back against a system that dehumanizes poor mothers—with poetry, theater, and any other media tool they can access.
December 3, 2009
Some news from the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC):
First, the 25in5 Network for Poverty Reduction, of which ISAC is a partner, has released its accountability report on the first year of the...
October 19, 2009
This new LSS fact sheet series outlines the consequences that arise for clients beyond the criminal implications of a conviction. Each title has a companion piece for the client, available in the...
October 19, 2009
Legal Services Society has a fact sheet explains the serious consequences of being convicted of welfare fraud (either a ban from receiving welfare for one or two years, or even a ban for life).
September 29, 2009
Lasa is a UK charity that helps organization give better welfare rights advice, use technology to deliver more effective and efficient services and influence policey on legal services. Lasa produces...
August 18, 2009
Income Support Benefits include basic and non-basic financial supports such as:
Basic Benefits:
Family and Individual Benefit (to assist with expenses such as food, clothing, personal care,...
