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
Yet Ford cut a planned 3% increase in #ODSP benefits in half shortly after forming government and has not increased them during the pandemic.
I’m calling on the Premier to do the right thing and double the ODSP rates. 4/4 #RaisetheRates #onpoli
I’m calling on the Premier to do the right thing and double the ODSP rates. 4/4 #RaisetheRates #onpoli
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