Raise The Rates Coalition
@RTRCoalition
Working to raise social assistance rates in Ontario.
'The clock is ticking': Report calls out media's flawed coverage of MAID canadianaffairs.news/2025/07/21/new… via @CDNAffairs
So, come join us and hear from your communities and experts in the field to learn together! Date: 28 July 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Place: Zoom Link in QR code or bio djno-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regist… 2/2
There have been a lot of laws passed in the last session of the Ontario Legislature. Lets come together and learn how these laws impact disabled communities and all of us! 1/2
At DJNO, we try to keep track of when disabled and other marginalized unhoused folks are being pushed out of social and wider services to appease the housed owning class. In a 7-6 decision, Thunder Bay City Council has now done just that. 1/5
The organization explains on its website the average asking price for a bachelor apartment in Ontario was $1,612 in 2023 but OW rates "stuck below the poverty line" works against the program’s intent of providing assistance so people can look for work. cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/icy…
A new petition to sign regarding the Canada Disability Benefit asking to: - increase the CDB amount to $2,150/month; - remove the requirement for the DTC to ensure greater accessibility. ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P…
“It isn’t a social safety net,” she said. “The poverty line is around $22,000 a year. Too many people are one paycheque away from being homeless, or not being able to pay rent or afford food.” cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/enc…
Take action: The City has plans to create 20 new shelters so people can have a safe place indoors, but some politicians and shelter opponents want to block new shelters. Urge your local politician and tell them to tackle homelessness by opening shelters: nwmd.social/s/twitter/5Q6C…
Caledonia Food Bank struggling to keep shelves filled as needs rise haldimandpress.com/caledonia-food…
