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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Apr 24, 2015 2015 Ontario Budget Fails People Living In Poverty Toronto–Despite the Ontario government’s commitment towards its renewed Poverty Reduction Strategy, the 2015 Ontario Budget contains little that benefits people living in poverty. “It’s encouraging that the government is not cutting back on prior investments in affordable housing, but we need much more to […]
Jan 30, 2007 Health Providers Against Poverty proposes that, at a minimum, the upcoming Ontario Budget includes an increase in welfare rates of 40% across the board. This will help to prevent the most egregious health consequences of living in poverty, and will result in a healthier society. While we support targeted initiatives to improve […]
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