Sector Perspectives

The ONN is pleased to share commentary from Doug Ewart, LL.B, LL.M., which provides an insightful, sector-wide perspective on the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario’s “Brighter Prospects, Transforming Social Assistance in Ontario” Report.  Other analysis from within the nonprofit sector and beyond are listed in the right sidebar, and the ONN welcomes further links and information (email us).

Read Doug Ewart’s commentary here:

Social Assistance Reform: Sector Implications, Sector Perspectives

Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario Releases its Report

The report, “Brighter Prospects, Transforming Social Assistance in Ontario,” was released October 24, 2012, by the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario. The report calls for the transformation of Ontario’s social assistance system.  Frances Lankin, Commissioner, states, “Putting people on a path to a better life reduces poverty and strengthens our communities.” The nonprofit sector as a steward of community will have an ongoing role working in partnership with government and business to ensure the successful inclusion of those most vulnerable in our communities.  Read the report and what others in the sector are saying about it (see sidebar).

Let ONN help you get your voices heard! Please contact Heather Laird at ONN with links, letters, articles and feedback on the Commission’s report.