Ontarians Can't Stay Afloat

One million Ontarians visited a food bank last year.

The cost of living, especially housing and food, has spiked. Our social safety nets have been eroded. Work has become more precarious. People can't keep their heads above water financially, and so are turning to a food bank in record numbers.

Ontario is entering its final year of its Poverty Reduction Strategy next year, yet the number of people living in poverty continues to skyrocket across the province. We call on the Government of Ontario to develop a more robust poverty reduction strategy moving forward, to ensure those who are struggling in Ontario can access a basic standard of living.

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Goal: 400

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Dear [recipient position will go here] [recipient name will go here],

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I am a concerned citizen in the riding of [your jurisdiction will go here]. 

Food bank use in Ontario is at record, unsustainable highs. Our province is in crisis. We demand that you take bold action on reducing poverty, including:

1. Improve social assistance by increasing rates for Ontario Works and ODSP
2. Invest in affordable housing by building more social and transitional housing
3. Build a stronger workforce by improving labour protections and enforcement for all workers

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