Nova Scotia Advocate: Kendall Worth: Nova Scotia ACORN also fights for people on income assistance
Posted April 12, 2021
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CBC News: Historic income assistance increase not nearly enough to close gaps, say N.S. advocates
Posted March 26, 2021
CBC The National: COVID-19 lockdowns cost Canada 213,000 jobs in January
CBC's The National covers the COVID pandemic's impact on jobs
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
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
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.