Learn about the work of the Ontario Living Wage Network! ontariolivingwage.ca

New strategy 'major step' toward ending poverty in Niagara stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/council/n… via @stcatstandard

NEWS | Forum on guaranteed livable income coming up in St. Catharines. 610cktb.com/news/forum-on-…

Budget 2024 is April 16. As we approach budget day, the National Disability Network calls on the govt to adequately fund the CDB in Budget 2024. On Feb 9th we wrote to govt with our recommendations. See our brief here -> CDB Budget Brief inclusioncanada.ca/wp-content/upl…

Our Director of Policy & Law Reform, Dale Whitmore, says the proposed renters' bill of rights could be a starting point to broader protections, but stresses the need of national standards for robust regulations against excessive rent hikes & gouging. cbc.ca/news/canada/re…

Looking for a certified living wage employer? Search the directory on the Ontario Living Wage Network: ontariolivingwage.ca/directory

Do you share a kitchen/bathroom with the owner/their family? Live in a rental unit with others? This tool can help you figure out what laws might apply to you. It also explains the rights/responsibilities of renters in different shared housing situations. stepstojustice.ca/share-housing/

.@policyalternatives's new 5-part report on rent regulations examines rent data in Ontario, explains rent controls & summarizes relevant research on the topic. Read part 1 for a breakdown of the various pieces of rent regulation, including RGIs & vacancy regulations ⬇️ buff.ly/49Eb1xZ

NEWS | From housing initiatives to a disability benefit, how the federal budget impacts you. Details: ctvnews.ca/politics/from-…

The long-awaited Canada Disability Benefit is "too little for too few," says #Disability Without #Poverty. The #CDB will provide a maximum annual benefit of $2400 and a process of eligibility through the Disability Tax Credit quoimedia.com/disability-wit… via Disability Without Poverty @QUOImedia

Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in? youtube.com/watch?v=YRxolY…

Learn more about the recently released Niagara Poverty Reduction Strategy: niagararegion.ca/community-safe…

The #CanadianDentalCarePlan is a new dental coverage plan for people living on low incomes across Canada. It's the next step in ensuring that all Canadians have at least some level of basic dental care coverage. Check out our new backgrounder on it: incomesecurity.org/canadian-denta…

All Ontarians can learn about their human rights and responsibilities - check out these learning opportunities through the Ontario Human Rights Commission - ohrc.on.ca/en/learning/le…

Learn more about the Niagara Food Security Network: unitedwayniagara.org/community-init…

Learn more about the Living Wage Movement across Ontario - ontariolivingwage.ca

Today, we’re asking St. Catharines residents to join the Ontario’s Big City Mayors and push our Provincial/Federal governments to meet their responsibilities and SolveTheCrisis.ca in homelessness/mental health/addiction in our community and across Ontario. youtu.be/6VRjoEgQm98

These are humanitarian crises that need immediate action, and the reality is that municipalities have done all they can do. We need investments in transitional housing and health supports, and those investments have to come from upper levels of government. At Ontario’s Big City Mayors,

You can help us do that at SolveTheCrisis.ca. Add your voice to those of other Ontarian’s and demand that upper levels of government finally meet their responsibility by: •Appointing a responsible Ministry with the appropriate funding to be the point of contact for the

With comment from the Chair of NPRN stcatharinesstandard.ca/business/niaga…