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Important Updates about Social Assistance
Ontario has two social assistance programs to help eligible residents of Ontario who are in financial need.
Ontario Works
Ontario Works helps people who are in temporary financial need.
This program offers both financial and employment assistance.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
ODSP helps people who have disabilities. It has two parts:
- Income Support (financial help)
- Employment Supports (help finding a job)
We're improving service for social assistance recipients in Ontario.
- Making service simpler with MyBenefits
- Making it easier to access ODSP dental benefits
Program news and updates
November 22, 2018: Ontario's Government for the People Announces Plan to Restore Dignity, Independence and Empowerment to Social Assistance System
July 31, 2018: Ontario's Government for the People to Reform Social Assistance to Help More People Get Back on Track
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