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..
What a New Ontario Social Assistance System Should Look Like
September 26, 2018 Social Justice
Help support a social system in Ontario that ensures stability and provides support.
Community Legal Clinics’ View on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause
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.
Changes to Social Assistance in Ontario
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.
Legal Aid Services and the Provincial Election
June 4, 2018 Social Justice
Local candidates in the provincial election respond to our survey on Ontario legal aid services.
Migrant Workers Deserve Fairness
December 28, 2016 Social Justice
Any new employment laws must address the particular barriers to workplace safety and fairness faced by migrant workers.
There's a Huge Problem In Ontario Schools That We Aren't Talking About
August 4, 2016 Social Justice
School suspensions largely ineffective and often unjust.
Privatizing Court Services is Concerning
May 16, 2016 Social Justice
We foresee problems as province considers privatizing some parts of our court services.
The Struggle of Chinese Restaurant Workers in Ontario
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.
What do you know about Social Justice?
December 3, 2015 Social Justice
What is your Social Justice IQ?
Labour Day 2015
September 7, 2015 Social Justice
Some facts on low wages and lack of benefits from a story we did earlier this year.
Payday Lenders Continue to Outrage Us
August 13, 2015 Social Justice
An American Government Agency is going after a Canadian company for taking advantage of consumers south of the border.
Court Rulings of Significance for Ontarians with Low-Incomes
October 27, 2014 Social Justice
Recently the Supreme Court of Canada made an announcement related to what is known as the Surdivall Case.
Anniversary of the Establishment of Unemployment Insurance in Canada
August 7, 2014 Social Justice
The Government of Canada passed the Unemployment Insurance Act on this day in 1940.
Shift Happens and Four Other Good ideas to Tackle Inequality
April 4, 2014 Social Justice
Thoughts on addressing income inequality.
Reflections on International Women’s Day and Changes to Immigration and Refugee Legislation
March 31, 2014 Social Justice
Amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations may have disproportionately negative impacts on women.andnbsp;
Let’s Bring Back Postal Banking
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.
Persons Day
October 17, 2013 Social Justice
October 18th (Persons Day) is the anniversary of an important event in the history of social justice in Canada.
International Literacy Day
September 6, 2013 Social Justice
International Literacy Day highlights the significance of literacy for healthy societies.
A Social Justice Milestone
August 9, 2013 Social Justice
The Canadian Bill of Rights was proclaimed on August 10, 1960.
Fighting for the Right to Housing
May 23, 2013 Social Justice
Right to Housing argument to be heard next week.
Claiming and Enforcing the Right to an Adequate Standard of Living
June 6, 2012 Social Justice
Bruce Porter, Director of the Social Rights Advocacy Centre speaks in Hamilton June 7th.
Human Rights Review - Our Thoughts
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.
ACORN Campaigns against Predatory Fees
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.
'Illegal' Fees in Toronto Hospital
December 13, 2011 Social Justice
A Toronto hospital has apologized for asking for $1,300 a day payment
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