Social Issues
Class action lawsuit filed, seeking justice for basic income recipients
As expected, four people from Lindsay who had been receiving payments through the Ontario Basic Income Pilot have launched a… Continue reading “Class action lawsuit filed, seeking justice for basic income recipients”
‘Demonstrate that you truly have the concerns of your constituents at heart’
On Day Three of a protest to seek an apology for the premature cancellation of basic income, the question on… Continue reading “‘Demonstrate that you truly have the concerns of your constituents at heart’”
Transportation and child care: Key barriers to work in Kawartha Lakes
Until his work accident, ‘Tom’ had always had regular employment. Deemed medically unfit to work by a team of doctors,… Continue reading “Transportation and child care: Key barriers to work in Kawartha Lakes”
Basic income sit-in participants — even media — barred from entry to MPP’s office
On day two of a peaceful protest in front of local MPP Laurie Scott’s office, lawyer and social worker Mike… Continue reading “Basic income sit-in participants — even media — barred from entry to MPP’s office”
Sit-in at MPP’s office to renew tomorrow morning after no word on apology
They waited all day for an apology from the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Lisa MacLeod, about the… Continue reading “Sit-in at MPP’s office to renew tomorrow morning after no word on apology”
Protesters hold ‘sit-in’ at MPP’s office, wait for apology from Ford minister
Lawyer and social worker Mike Perry led a small but determined group to hold a sit-in at the office of… Continue reading “Protesters hold ‘sit-in’ at MPP’s office, wait for apology from Ford minister”
Protest in front of Scott’s office to coincide with final basic income payment
A protest is being planned outside of local MPP Laurie Scott’s office Monday morning to coincide with the the final… Continue reading “Protest in front of Scott’s office to coincide with final basic income payment”
