COVID-19: Benefits and Resources
A collection of information, resources, news and campaigns around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Assistance
Surrey Now-Leader: ‘Banner drop’ in Surrey by group calling for increases to disability and income assistance
‘We live in a rich province and there is no excuse for people to live in poverty,’ ACORN rep says
Hamilton ACORN & allies call for just recovery from COVID19 pandemic
Hamilton ACORN has joined other local community and non-profit organizations to form Just Recovery for Hamilton coalition to advocate for a just recovery from the pandemic.
CHCH: Local advocacy groups say the pandemic has exacerbated problems for the most vulnerable
Poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence – several advocacy groups in Hamilton say the pandemic has exacerbated problems for the most vulnerable in our community.
CBC News: Non-profits call for robust response to needs of most vulnerable ahead of budget
‘This is an unprecedented time and we need to see an unprecedented response,’ advocate says
Brampton Guardian: COVID-19 wake-up call: Study finds many Canadians have no plan for when assistance ends
While there's no end in sight for COVID-19, many benefits are finite
Hamilton News: COVID-19 wake-up call: Study finds many Canadians have no plan for when assistance ends
While there's no end in sight for COVID-19, many benefits are finite
Coast to Coast ACORN action to modernize EI
Posted October 7, 2020
CBC Ottawa Morning: End of CERB brings new worries for applicants
In the fall, millions of people will have to transition from monthly CERB payments to a new EI program.
CBC: N.S. anti-poverty advocates worry transition off CERB 'not going to be smooth'
Some people receiving income assistance became eligible for CERB, which provides more money to recipients