Social Services, Justice and Society Archives - Page 11 of 46

Social assistance on the up, but reports suggest basic income may not be the cure-all

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives estimates it will cost $14.5 billion to bring 876,000 Canadians out of poverty. ...

Ontario to act on housing market ‘sooner rather than later,’ Wynne says

"We’re going to take action that’s appropriate for Ontario,” Premier Kathleen Wynne said. ...

Seen: NDP re-introduces popular private member’s bill to index social assistance payouts

Should it pass, MPP Paul Miller says Bill 6 would create an open and transparent Social Assistance Research Commission. ...

Mental health group looks to Supreme Court after losing constitutional challenge of Brian’s Law

A 2013 Ontario court decision said a “governmental review of the impact and effectiveness of community treatment order provisions...hopefully, will come to pass in the not too distant future.” ...

Heard: Hugh Segal turns in basic income report

Former senator appointed by province to write discussion paper that will act as a blueprint for the Liberals' plan to pilot a basic income program. ...

New zoning, development rules would spur ‘gentle densities’ in GTHA: Ryerson study

A new study recommends Ontario ease transit-oriented development in order to get the most bang for its $32 billion investment in infrastructure ...

Developmental services system found to be ‘deeply flawed’

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé is calling for a systemic overhaul of services for adults with developmental disabilities. ...

Thunder Bay, Lambton vie to test minimum income plan

While it’s early days yet, the Ministry of Community and Social Services confirmed it will be handling the implementation of the pilot project, in conjunction with the Treasury Board. ...

Minister introduces inclusionary zoning bill to boost affordable housing

Municipal Affairs Minister Ted McMeekin introduced legislation that would encourage municipalities and developers to consider incorporating affordable housing units in new developments. ...

Wynne announces creation of anti-racism directorate

Legislation passed 10 years ago allowed for an anti-racism secretariat to be created under the Ontario Human Rights Commission, but this one will instead be placed under cabinet minister Michael Coteau. ...

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