You Can Fight those Predatory Lenders at City Hall
November 6, 2018 Social Justice
In 2017, new provincial legislation in Ontario gave municipalities more power to regulate predatory loan businesses. Here is what the City of Hamilton did..
November 6, 2018 Social Justice
In 2017, new provincial legislation in Ontario gave municipalities more power to regulate predatory loan businesses. Here is what the City of Hamilton did..
September 26, 2018 Social Justice
Help support a social system in Ontario that ensures stability and provides support.
September 18, 2018 Social Justice
The leaders of forty community legal clinics are concerned with the use of the “notwithstanding clause” of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Bill 31, the proposed Efficient Local Government Act.
July 31, 2018 Social Justice
Last week we wrote to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services seeking clarification about social assistance changes. Here is our letter.
June 4, 2018 Social Justice
Local candidates in the provincial election respond to our survey on Ontario legal aid services.
December 28, 2016 Social Justice
Any new employment laws must address the particular barriers to workplace safety and fairness faced by migrant workers.
August 4, 2016 Social Justice
School suspensions largely ineffective and often unjust.
May 16, 2016 Social Justice
We foresee problems as province considers privatizing some parts of our court services.
May 2, 2016 Social Justice
We have written the Minister of Labour with our concerns about the widespread workers' rights violations faced by Chinese restaurant workers.
December 3, 2015 Social Justice
What is your Social Justice IQ?
September 7, 2015 Social Justice
Some facts on low wages and lack of benefits from a story we did earlier this year.
August 13, 2015 Social Justice
An American Government Agency is going after a Canadian company for taking advantage of consumers south of the border.
October 27, 2014 Social Justice
Recently the Supreme Court of Canada made an announcement related to what is known as the Surdivall Case.
August 7, 2014 Social Justice
The Government of Canada passed the Unemployment Insurance Act on this day in 1940.
April 4, 2014 Social Justice
Thoughts on addressing income inequality.
March 31, 2014 Social Justice
Amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations may have disproportionately negative impacts on women.andnbsp;
January 21, 2014 Social Justice
Postal Banking is an idea that should be embraced. It will promote financial inclusion and address the problems many communities and individuals have in this country i.e., no easy access to banking services.
October 17, 2013 Social Justice
October 18th (Persons Day) is the anniversary of an important event in the history of social justice in Canada.
September 6, 2013 Social Justice
International Literacy Day highlights the significance of literacy for healthy societies.
August 9, 2013 Social Justice
The Canadian Bill of Rights was proclaimed on August 10, 1960.
May 23, 2013 Social Justice
Right to Housing argument to be heard next week.
June 6, 2012 Social Justice
Bruce Porter, Director of the Social Rights Advocacy Centre speaks in Hamilton June 7th.
March 5, 2012 Social Justice
Ontario is reviewing its Human Rights system which was reformed over three years ago. We think significant progress has been made in improving the system. Our input on the review follows.
January 17, 2012 Social Justice
ACORN Canada’s advocates against excessive fees that companies like Western Union charge immigrants to send money back to their home countries.
December 13, 2011 Social Justice
A Toronto hospital has apologized for asking for $1,300 a day payment
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