Homelessness might be the most extreme and visible manifestation of poverty in Ontario, but the impact is much farther reaching. The erosion of social assistance rates and rise in precarious employment, along with the rising costs of living, mean basic necessities are now out of reach for many. Poverty in rural Ontario is deepened by the high costs of food, housing materials, energy, and travel for medical care. We are reminded of this by stories such as Peggy Mills’, whose Hydro was cut off because she could not afford her bills on her annual pension income of $17,000.
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FAIR – supporting auto accident victims through advocacy and education
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FAIR – supporting auto accident victims through advocacy and education
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FAIR – supporting auto accident victims through advocacy and education