1 min By Sage Legal Solutions
Human Rights
Social Assistance Rates in Ontario Remain Stagnant Since 2018
Advocacy groups and legal professionals are urging the Ontario government to increase social assistance rates, which have remained unchanged since 2018 and fall well below the poverty line.
Despite inflation and rising costs of living, programs like Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) have not seen meaningful rate adjustments in over four years. Legal advocates warn that current levels are inadequate to meet basic needs and may violate individuals’ dignity and rights.