Queens Park in Toronto, Ont. (Dave Thomas/Toronto Sun file) BY LISA MacLEOD, MINSTER OF CHILDREN, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
One of the first things I did after taking on the job of Minister of Children, Community and Social Services was to review the social assistance system that our government inherited.
`
I’ve always believed that Ontario Works is meant for short-term support through tough times, but more and more people rely on it for longer than ever before:• 1 in 5 stay on Ontario Works for more than five years • The number of single people using the program […]
Full Post at torontosun.com