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To those spouting at #PWD’s on #ODSP to “get a job”, may I remind you that #ODSP is for ppl who are #DISABLED that either can’t work or can’t work F/T, & even if we attempt to try and find work #ODSP claws back 50% of every $ made above 200$ … 1/6
it is #legislatedpoverty, we only receive 1,169 a month to live on, can you live on that ? I dare you to come up with a budget on that amount rn, guess what, you can’t, no one on #ODSP is living high on the hog I can guarantee you that … 2/6
yes there are #benefits but it’s a #bureaucratic nightmare, everything needs to be approved, forms need to be filled out, these are often #discretionary and the caseworker can deny it if it doesn’t meet a certain #eligibility … 3/6
Why are there so few advocates in the general population?
Is this OK with you?
Why are our leaders not speaking up?
Why are leaders and human rights activists not taking up this charge?
WHAT ARE YOU TELLING YOURSELF WHEN YOU DO NOTHING.
What is more important?
Is this OK with you?
Why are our leaders not speaking up?
Why are leaders and human rights activists not taking up this charge?
WHAT ARE YOU TELLING YOURSELF WHEN YOU DO NOTHING.
What is more important?
What YOU need to do is support this MOST IMPORTANT INITIATIVE in the country demanding that benefits double. the most vulnerable population in #canada is under siege by covid and poverty and NOW when ppl need us most ... we must act. How?
1. Reach the public on social. Just post this every day. Cut + paste:
@GGCanada disabled people across Canada are living on $1000/mo when the poverty line is $2000. Provinces have frozen rates + pwd are choosing MAiD. #raisetherates to double @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland
@GGCanada disabled people across Canada are living on $1000/mo when the poverty line is $2000. Provinces have frozen rates + pwd are choosing MAiD. #raisetherates to double @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland
The cost of living is skyrocketing, inflation rates are going up. So why aren’t social-assistance rates too?
@OntarioGreens continue to call on the Premier to double the rates for #ODSP 1/4
@OntarioGreens continue to call on the Premier to double the rates for #ODSP 1/4
#PWD have been asking for help during COVID, struggling to survive on a maximum of $1,169 a month — all while the price of food and housing is going through the roof.
Over the past year, the cost of shelter has gone up 4.8%, and food is up 3.9%. #onpoli 2/4
Over the past year, the cost of shelter has gone up 4.8%, and food is up 3.9%. #onpoli 2/4
We know persons #PWD have borne a disproportionate burden of the pandemic.
Ontarians shouldn’t have to choose between paying their rent or putting food on the table. The situation is dire. #ODSPoverty 3/4
Ontarians shouldn’t have to choose between paying their rent or putting food on the table. The situation is dire. #ODSPoverty 3/4
I’m so fucking sick of this shit, we’re now in the middle of a third wave, with a province wide shutdown, and we’re getting no help from the government despite Covid cases rising here in Ontario, and with everything from increased costs of using grocery delivery services ... 1/9
the rising cost of groceries, plus having to buy PPE, this is, well, let’s just call it what it is, the genocide and culling of disabled people by the government (both provincially and federally), especially when the only option in front of us is MAID ... 2/9
which the government has made clear by passing Bill C7, honestly how the fuck am I and others relying on social assistance expected to survive this pandemic, hell we’re not even prioritized early on the vaccine list despite many who are immunocompromised ... 3/9
Summarizing #BasicIncome @ $196B/yr
Avg cost $5,214 non-taxable
🆘20 Million Canadians
💰 Min $18,329 floor
🛑#COVID19
🛑Evictions
🛑Perm Job Losses
🚑 Masks & Preventatives
🚑Essential Workers
⛑️BI Helps #CEWS by 📢#CreatingJobs
♿️#RaiseTheRates for #PWD
RT & #SpreadTheWord
Avg cost $5,214 non-taxable
🆘20 Million Canadians
💰 Min $18,329 floor
🛑#COVID19
🛑Evictions
🛑Perm Job Losses
🚑 Masks & Preventatives
🚑Essential Workers
⛑️BI Helps #CEWS by 📢#CreatingJobs
♿️#RaiseTheRates for #PWD
RT & #SpreadTheWord
How many Employers result in Permenant Job Layoffs because they can't commit to hours...
A #BasicIncome is also a means to protect these workers from loosing Weeks to Months of Income before they qualify for benefits. It's FASTER than EI. It's FASTER than Welfare.
A #BasicIncome is also a means to protect these workers from loosing Weeks to Months of Income before they qualify for benefits. It's FASTER than EI. It's FASTER than Welfare.
How many mothers need to work 2 or 3 jobs just to pay the rent and bills? Sacrificing #FamilyQualityTime is not helping our society increase benefits of life by not having enough time for family outings, and experiences that can benefit creativity in the workplace.
