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Federal Government Announces One-Time Tax-Free Payment for Some People with Disabilities (updated July 30, 2020)
On June 5, 2020, the federal government announced that people with disabilities who hold a Disability Tax Credit certificate as of June 1, 2020, will receive a one-time tax-free payment. This will include: $600 for individuals with a Disability Tax … Continue reading
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Federal Government Announces One-Time Payment for People in Receipt of Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, as well as Allowance/Allowance for the Survivor for people aged 60-64
On May 12, 2020, the federal government announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension will receive a one-time tax-free payment of $300, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). On … Continue reading
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HALCO and Ontario’s HIV Sector Stand in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter to Resist Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Black Violence
As noted in the statement endorsed by HALCO and others in the HIV movement, this is a critical moment for Ontario’s HIV sector to stand in solidarity with Black communities and speak out against anti-Black racism. As we continue to … Continue reading
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Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency Until June 30
On June 2, 2020, the Ontario government announced that it is extending the Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The declaration allows Ontario to continue to enforce current emergency orders, such as restricting retirement and long-term … Continue reading
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Trillium Drug Program Update: Changes to Deductibles for May to July 2020
On May 13, 2020, Ontario announced that households who have drug coverage through the Trillium Drug Program (TDP) can apply to have their deductible reduced for the period of May to July 2020, if the household’s income has decreased by … Continue reading
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Ontario Extends Emergency Orders until June 9
The Ontario government has announced that they are extending, until June 9, 2020, all emergency orders that have been put in place under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (Emergency Act). The government first declared a state of emergency … Continue reading
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Federal Government Announces Online Tool to Assist People in Canada to Access Financial Supports
On May 22, 2020, the federal government announced a web-based tool called “Find financial help during COVID-19” to help people living in Canada find out which government benefits programs they may be able to receive. This tool includes information on … Continue reading
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Ontario Extends Emergency Orders until May 29
The Ontario government has announced that they are extending, until May 29, 2020, all emergency orders that have been put in place under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (Emergency Act). The government first declared a state of emergency … Continue reading
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City of Toronto Commits to Critical Physical Distancing Standards Within Shelter System (Updated August 18, 2020)
In response to a lawsuit filed by a coalition including HALCO, the City of Toronto has finally committed to enforceable physical distancing standards across its shelter system. An interim agreement has been reached that will protect the lives of shelter … Continue reading
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Federal Government Announces One-Time Payment for People in Receipt of Old Age Security/Guaranteed Income Supplement (Updated June 5, 2020)
On May 12, 2020, the federal government announced that seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension will receive a one-time tax-free payment of $300, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). An … Continue reading
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