{"id":46969,"date":"2012-04-07T22:21:15","date_gmt":"2012-04-08T02:21:15","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2017-09-19T20:59:57","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T20:59:57","slug":"what-if-ow-will-not-accept-my-application","status":"publish","type":"publications-page","link":"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications-page\/what-if-ow-will-not-accept-my-application","title":{"rendered":"What if OW will not accept my application?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The law says that OW <strong>must<\/strong> take your application. And they must do this even if they say that you will not qualify for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>If you are talking to an OW worker on the phone and they do not want to give you an appointment to complete your application, ask to speak to a supervisor. Say that you want to complete your application.<\/p>\n<p>If there is still a problem, contact your community legal clinic right away. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications\/need-wel\/how-can-i-get-legal-help\">How can I get legal help and information?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You might not be able to appeal a decision unless it is in writing.<\/p>\n<p>So, it is important to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tmake an appointment to complete your application, and<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tgo to the appointment and complete your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That way, you can get OW&#39;s decision in writing. 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