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CLEONet Has Re-Launched at Your Legal Rights
Produced by CLEO
Produced in 2011
Your Legal Rights is the new, improved, and expanded website of legal information for people in Ontario. The new site has free, practical, and easy-to-find legal information produced by hundreds of organizations across Ontario.
Available in English


Information for health providers on new Special Diet forms
Produced by Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)
Produced in 2011
This new Special Diet information sheet reminds health care providers about the importance of helping their clients / patients with the forms and gives them information on how the new application process works.
Available in English, French/français


Keep the Heat On!
Produced by Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic
Produced in 2011
This brochure discusses landlords' obligations to heat a rental unit, measures tenant can take if they have problems with heating, and low-cost solutions to save on heating bills. Most of the information applies to all of Ontario, but the resources listed are specific to the Grey-Bruce area.
Available in English


Need Welfare? How to apply to Ontario Works for assistance
Produced by CLEO
Produced in 2011
This booklet explains how to apply to Ontario Works for financial assistance.
Available in English, French/français


Social Assistance rates effective November / December 2011
Produced by Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)
Produced in 2011
This rate table reflects the 1 per cent increase to Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program rates announced in the 2011 Ontario budget.
Available in English


Special Diet Allowance Changes starting in April 2011 for People Living with HIV
Produced by HALCO - HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario
Produced in 2011
This information sheet explains the Special Diet Allowance changes for people living with HIV who are receiving a current ODSP Special Diet Allowance. These changes take effect on April 1, 2011. Also included is a letter to health care professionals about the changes.
Available in English


The Special Diet Allowance: What You Should Know
Produced by Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC)
Produced in 2011
This backgrounder explains the changes to the Special Diet Allowance that take effect on April 1, 2011, and says what people who currently receive the allowance should know about the changes.
Available in English, French/français


What are Ontario Works Discretionary Benefits?
Produced by Northwest Community Legal Clinic
Produced in 2011
This brochure explains Ontario Works Discretionary Benefits, what they are, who can apply for them, how much you can receive for a Discretionary Benefit, and what to do if it is denied.
Available in English


What are Ontario Works Mandatory Benefits?
Produced by Northwest Community Legal Clinic
Produced in 2011
This brochure explains Ontario Works Mandatory Benefits, what they are, how they are different from Discretionary Benefits, what is covered by Mandatory Benefits, and what to do if they are denied.
Available in English


Do you live with someone who might be seen as your spouse?
Produced by CLEO
Produced in 2010
This booklet deals with the rule that spouses who live together must qualify for social assistance as a couple. It explains how Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) decide whether two adults who live together are spouses.
Available in English, French/français


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