Your voice matters: support fair Ontario Works rates
If you are between 18 and 65 years of age and currently receiving or have previously received Ontario Works in Peel, we want to hear from you!
Ontario Works rates have not increased since 2018, even as living expenses in Peel continue to rise. This has left many residents struggling to meet their basic needs.
To address this challenge, the Peel Poverty Reduction Committee has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the inadequacy of current Ontario Works rates and to urge decision-makers to act.
How to share your story
Send us a:
- 30-second video
- Photo
- Written response
Submissions close on January 17, 2025.
Include the answer to one of these questions:
- How are you managing on the amount you receive from Ontario Works?
- What is it like being an individual or family on Ontario Works?
Your participation is voluntary, and if your submission is selected, we’ll provide a Peel Region Media Consent Form for your approval. Participants may also receive an honorarium for their submission.
Email us if you have any questions.
Together, we can bring attention to the need for fair and adequate Ontario Works rates and advocate for a better quality of life for low-income residents in Peel.
Resources
Access the information in other languages:
- French: Votre voix compte : soutenez les tarifs équitables du programme Ontario au travail
- Punjabi: ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਹੈ: ਓਨਟਾਰੀਓ ਵਰਕਸ ਦੀਆਂ ਨਿਰਪੱਖ ਦਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਕਰੋ
- Hindi: आपकी आवाज़ मायने रखती है: निष्पक्ष ओन्टारियो वर्क्स दरों का समर्थन करें
- Arabic: صوتك مهم: ادعم أسعار Ontario Works العادلة
- Spanish: Su voz importa: apoye tarifas justas de Ontario Works
- Ukrainian: Ваш голос має значення: підтримуйте справедливі тарифи Ontario Works