The Ontario government has embarked on yet another consultation cycle on income security reform, which is delaying real action to reduce poverty. Social assistance rates in Ontario continue to be inadequate, causing food and housing insecurity, and ultimately leading to poor health. Research is clear that lower income and food and housing insecurity are associated with earlier mortality. HPAP has […]
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Upcoming Events: Decent Work
The Decent Work and Health Network emerged out of a coalition between HPAP and the Fight for $15 and Fairness. In the past year, members have worked tirelessly to influence Ontario’s Changing Workplaces Review by calling for paid sick days, the elimination of sick notes, and decent work for all. Our experiences in health care and a […]
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Op-Ed: Filing Tax Returns Helps
Health care providers can help patients with low income access benefits by encouraging them to file their taxes. This CBC News editorial by Dr. Gary Bloch and John Silver highlights the significant impact that community tax clinics can have! The Canadian Revenue Agency website has a list of volunteer tax preparation clinics.
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