Those living in our area on Ontario Works are now playing the waiting game.
There are concerns that a Liberal commitment to increase support for OW and Ontario Disability Support Program recipients may not be followed through by the new Ford government.
The 2018 budget promised a 3% annual increase starting this fall.
NDP MPP Joel Harden is asking the PC government to confirm that funding.
Harden says when he checked with the Ministry responsible, no one had the answer.
Lisa McLeod says she’s just getting settled into her five new portfolios, but stresses helping the most vulnerable in Ontario is a top priority.
Harden says thousands of people have been held back for far too long and have had to suffer on meagre incomes.
(Picture: Joel Harden)
