Updated information about working on ODSP

Steps to Justice has updated information about working while on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). It explains:

• how much someone can earn before their ODSP goes down
• what child-care expenses people can claim
• what other benefits and financial supports people may qualify for

New minimum wage rates

Steps to Justice has updated information about the minimum wage increase that took effect on October 1, 2026.

The new minimum wage amounts are:

• Most jobs: $17.95 an hour
• Homeworker: $19.70 an hour
• Students 17 and younger: $16.90 an hour

Changes for landlords and tenants

Steps to Justice has important information for landlords and tenants. Starting September 21, 2026, the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) has new rules on unpaid rent, persistent late payments, compensation, and evictions.

To learn about these rules, read:

• What can happen if I do not pay my rent on time?
• What if my...

Updated information on family sponsorships

Steps to Justice has updated information about sponsoring family members.

A person cannot sponsor someone who was their family member when they applied for or became a permanent resident if they did not tell Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) about that person before becoming a permanent resident.

IRCC had a policy...

Security cameras in rental properties

Steps to Justice has new information on the rules for security cameras in rental properties. A tenant or landlord may want to install a security camera if they have concerns about safety.

To learn about these rules, read:

• Can I install a security camera in my rental unit?
• Can my landlord install a security camera on the...