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odspaction.bsky.social
ODSP ActionCoalition
@odspaction.bsky.social
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Volunteer, grassroots advocacy group led by people with disabilities on ODSP, with many valued allies (NOT govt affiliated). Defending dignity for folks w/disabilities in poverty.
Advocate. Educate. Demonstrate 🌈💨♿
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odspaction.bsky.social
Instead of tackling the #homelessness crisis, Ford & co.
seem intent on pouring more gas (or dynamite) on the bonfire!

Bill 60 does not 'protect Ontarians'!

It would effectively make the flimsy rent controls we currently have, null & void! #KillBill60

www.cp24.com/local/toront...
Making it easier for residential landlords to end leases The province wants to explore the possibility of modifying “security of tenure,” currently enjoyed by tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). The current law means tenants have a right to remain in their rental unit as long as they follow the lease agreement and the RTA. Landlords cannot evict tenants without a legally valid reason under the current law and after a fixed-term lease ends, the tenancy typically continues on a month-to-month basis. But the Ford government says it would like to consult on “alternative options on lease agreement expiry” that would give landlords more control over their units, “allowing them to adjust tenancy arrangements based on market conditions, personal needs, or business strategies.” Speaking with reporters, Attorney General Doug Downey said the government is hoping to make conditions more attractive for landlords to put vacant units up for lease because they’ve heard “for years” that some landlords are not entering the market because they don’t have confidence in it. “We’ve heard from stakeholders that these evergreen leases that just go on with no end in sight may not be appropriate,” Downey said.
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
odspaction.bsky.social
Hospital stay can cost over $16k, & a yr in jail can cost over $120,000.

Supportive housing w/wraparound care? About $20,000 a year.

The math isn’t complicated.

We can pay for survival, over and over again. Or we can invest in stability.

#HousingCrisis
www.thesarniajournal.ca/opinion/ever...
August 3, 2025 at 4:48 AM
odspaction.bsky.social
Yes, 2.8%, will be on July's cheque (end of July)

ontario.ca/page/ontario...
Ontario is increasing ODSP rates by 2.8% effective July 2025 Protecting Ontarians starts with safeguarding our social services. This is the fourth rate increase since we tied ODSP rates to inflation in September 2022. Rates have increased by a total of 20% since then. The 2025 inflation-based increase to ODSP will take effect on July 1, 2025. People receiving ODSP will see an inflation-based increase of 2.8% to: basic needs and shelter maximum amounts for singles and families board and lodge amounts for singles and families the amount provided for a couple where both have disabilities amounts for services provided by a Long-Term Care Home or a Specialized Care Residence For example, effective July 2025, if you are a single person, your payment could be up to $1,408 for basic needs and shelter.
May 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
odspaction.bsky.social
With great sadness & heavy hearts we learned our long-standing Co-chair, and social worker w/TorontoPWA, Kyle Vose, passed away this morning.

Thank you Kyle for teaching us to advocate with passion, and lead with kindness and love.

Rest easy dear friend. We'll take it from here 😰
January 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
odspaction.bsky.social
Ford govt tabled Bill 242 'Safer Municipalities Act' on their way out the door for their xtended Xmas break.

Below is our press release regarding this ugly piece of legislation, which you can read here 👇
www.ola.org/en/legislati...
December 20, 2024 at 2:50 AM