Updated information about income assistance appeals

Steps to Justice has updated information on appealing decisions at the Social Security Tribunal (SST) about:

• Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
• Canada Pension Plan pensions and other benefits
• Old Age Security

The SST has shortened the deadlines to send in documents and arguments for these...

On the Radar – Changes coming for Ontario workers

As 2024 approaches, it's time to look ahead at some upcoming changes that will affect workers in Ontario.
This month's On the Radar looks at:

• new EI rates for 2024
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• new rules for job postings
• clarifying existing rules on trial shifts and wage deductions

Read more here.

Renting a place to live – Now available in Turkish

CLEO's Renting a place to live factsheet is now available in Turkish.

Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, and Urdu. Order copies for free.

On the Radar – Less time to send appeal information to the Social Security Tribunal

The General Division of the Social Security Tribunal now has shorter deadlines to send in arguments and evidence for many types of appeals. Read more here.

New information for victims of gender-based violence

Steps to Justice has new information on crimes involving gender-based violence and private prosecutions. A crime involving gender-based violence is a crime committed against someone because of their gender.

This includes:

• violent offences, such as assault and sexual assault, and
• offences that involve controlling or manipulative...