On The Radar – Landlord and Tenant Board using case conferences to tackle backlog of tenant applications
In July, as a way to address the backlog, the LTB began scheduling adjudicative case conferences. Read more in this month's On The Radar.
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On the Radar – A round-up of inflation supports and a new benefit for people with disabilities
In July 2023, ODSP rates went up and the federal government sent out a Grocery Rebate. Aimed at helping with the high cost of living, both fell short of what advocates have been asking for. As well, the Canada Disability Benefit Act just passed, which will help working-age people with disabilities. Read more in this month's On The Radar.
On The Radar – Online immigration portal
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has an online portal for submitting applications for permanent residence. This is part of the government's efforts to "digitize and modernize".
The government has made several updates since launching the portal and continues to make changes to improve it.
Read more in this month's On...
On The Radar – Weighing the benefits of MyBenefits
MyBenefits is an online service for people getting Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This month's On the Radar looks at this service.
On the Radar – Increases to the ODSP income cap and to GAINS
Now, people who have a disability and are able to work can earn more money before their Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits are reduced. The government has also increased how much ODSP is reduced if someone earns more than the new income cap.
And Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) payments have been doubled for all...