Training in Social Assistance and Pensions
Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) Webinar: Exploring an Electricity Affordability Program for Ontario's Low-Income Consumers
Recorded on February 21, 2013 - With electricity bills projected to increase by 46% from 2010-2015, low-income residential consumers in Ontario (about 733,000 households) may face housing affordability problems and could be forced to make difficult spending decisions such as paying for heat or food. To proactively address this looming crisis, the Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) is...
"Brighter Prospects": The Commission's Report and Future Direction for Social Assistance Reform
Recorded on December 3, 2012 - In this webinar, Jennefer Laidley of the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) provides an understanding of
- the content of the report of the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario
- an analysis of the impact of the report recommendations;
- the policy and political context surrounding the report; and,
- ...
Social Assistance Review Webinar: Understanding the Options
Recorded on February 17, 2012 - The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario released its second discussion paper on February 3, 2012 and is asking for feedback on a number of approaches it could take in reforming social assistance. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar, Jennefer Laidley of the Income Security...
Social Assistance Review Part 3: Merging OW and ODSP
The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario is expected to release an Options Paper in early February 2012 with options for reforming Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), followed by a very short period for public response and feedback. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar series,...
Social Assistance Review Part 2: Moving Benefits outside OW and ODSP
The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario is expected to release an Options Paper in early February 2012 with options for reforming Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), followed by a very short period for public response and feedback. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar series,...
Social Assistance Review Part 1: Tax Delivered Income
The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario is expected to release an Options Paper in early February 2012 with options for reforming Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), followed by a very short period for public response and feedback. The options could have far-reaching implications for people on low incomes.
In this webinar series,...
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Pension Overview
This webinar is presented by Catherine Manson of Flemingdon Community Legal Services. It gives community service providers an overview of benefits and provisions of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the Old Age Security Pension (OAS).
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Henson Trusts
Henson Trusts are instruments designed to protect the assets, such as an inheritance, of people with disabilities, while preserving their right to collect government benefits. This webinar is presented by Sallie Hunt of Northwest Community Legal Clinic. It gives service providers and advocates information on how Henson Trusts can support people receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (...
Investment and Saving for ODSP Recipients
Recorded on Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 (38 minutes) This webinar is presented by Sallie Hunt of Northwest Community Legal Clinic. It gives community service providers and advocates an overview of investment and savings vehicles for Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP) recipients. The webinar looks at exempt assets and allowed investments such as Registered Education Savings...
ODSP Disability Determination and Application
This webinar is Part III of a three-part review of Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP) presented by Catherine Manson of Flemingdon Community Legal Services. It gives health practitioners and community service providers information on the Ontario Disability Support Plan disability determination and application processes.
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