Social Issues
The $38 million problem as election campaign begins
With the 2018 Ontario election campaign now underway, this month’s Community Care commentary continues to stress the need for accessible… Continue reading “The $38 million problem as election campaign begins”
Libertarian candidate says government at all levels has become too big
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns will be interviewing all provincial candidates in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding in the coming days…. Continue reading “Libertarian candidate says government at all levels has become too big”
NDP candidate says hydro, health, housing are priorities as election begins
Lindsay Advocate Publisher Roderick Benns will be interviewing all provincial candidates in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding in the coming days…. Continue reading “NDP candidate says hydro, health, housing are priorities as election begins”
How a basic income could help young families
A few weeks ago, I had lively discussions with two groups of young mothers. They were open, honest and articulate. … Continue reading “How a basic income could help young families”
Dana Bowman: ‘Everything I do centres on poverty reduction’
It’s just a week before the deadline for submissions from Ontario communities that want to be chosen for the Ontario… Continue reading “Dana Bowman: ‘Everything I do centres on poverty reduction’”
Basic income sign-ups extended 3 more days due to ice storm
Although yesterday was to be the final day of enrollment in the Ontario Basic Income Pilot, in light of the… Continue reading “Basic income sign-ups extended 3 more days due to ice storm”
Young people living at home eligible for basic income, no matter parental income
With only one business day left to sign up for basic income in Lindsay, many families don’t realize that young… Continue reading “Young people living at home eligible for basic income, no matter parental income”
