Barely hanging on - CCPA More than a million workers in Ontario do not earn a living wage where they live—especially women and racialized workers.

Wage insecurity remains widespread across Ontario, and it’s hitting racialized and women workers the hardest.

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Ontario’s striking college support workers are fighting to save a key part of the economy - CCPA As 10,000 Ontario college support workers take to the picket line in their quest for job security, they’re also fighting for a better college system for the students they support.

10,000 Ontario college support workers on strike as youth unemployment hits 16.5%. Ontario funds colleges at $6,200 per student vs $19,000 nationally - the lowest in Canada. We're underfunding institutions that could help navigate this crisis.

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Ontario’s colleges are a safety net for workers. It’s time the government funds them properly. - CCPA Ontario's colleges stand at a critical crossroads. For decades, the province's college system has endured severe funding shortfalls, with Ontario contributing less than 25 per cent of operating revenu...

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Are the kids alright? Low-income and food insecurity rising among Ontario’s children - CCPA While the recent provincial election sparked numerous debates about the future of Ontario, one issue remained notably absent: the well-being of Ontario's children.

Growing evidence indicates Ontario kids are not doing well. @carolinaaragao.bsky.social lays out the challenges and potential solutions. "There is a clear role for the provincial government to play..." @policyalternatives.ca #onpoli Read more ➡️ www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

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