There is nothing inherently wrong with people on welfare receiving financial gifts from members of their family. Individual provinces have latitude to set limits on both the magnitude of those gifts and what they may be used for. Effective Sept. 1 of this year, for example, folks receiving Ontario Works are allowed gifts of up to $10,000 per year from family members; in addition, family members may be able to help with rent, car payments, or the purchase of a principal residence.
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