Take Action!

Tell government that Ontario’s review of social assistance must be bold and broad!

There are lots of ways you can get the message across.

1) Talk to the Politicians.

The decision-makers need to hear from people who have gained expertise about the system through living on it, their friends and families, and their allies.

Our Lobbying Toolkit will connect you with the Premier, the Minister of Community and Social Services, and the Minister Responsible for Poverty Reduction. And don’t forget your own MPP! You’ll also get tips on how to set up a meeting with your MPP, how to prepare, and what to say once you’re there.

2) Contact your Local Media.

Newspapers, radio stations, community bloggers, and others can all help you tell the story, educate people, and gain support for a social assistance review that makes sense.

Our Media Toolkit will give you ideas on how to write a letter to the editor, a press release, or an opinion piece. And don’t forget call-in radio shows, community TV, and local web media.

3) And Tell Your Story.

If you rely on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, you are an expert on the failings and shortcomings of the current system.

We want to gather your expertise on what a transformed social assistance system would be, the kinds of supports it would offer, and the purpose it would serve in your life.

Our Tell Your Story page will let you use your experience as a powerful advocacy tool.