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The 'App Gap': Why It’s so Difficult for Low Income People to Apply for Benefits for Which They Are Eligible

Information from John Stapleton, Open Policy: What does an applicant need to apply for a benefit from home?

Immigration Matters Campaign Toolkit

Immigration and Citizenship release the Immigration Matters campaign to show the benefits of immigration at the local, community level.

Can a Doctor or Healthcare Provider Treat a Patient Differently for Reasons That Go Against Human Rights?

Ontario's human rights laws protect individuals from discrimination when they are receiving healthcare services. The Human Rights Code applies to services they receive from a home care program, at the hospital, in a doctor’s office, or at another healthcare facility.

10 Things to Know About Legal Cannabis in Canada

Recreational use of cannabis will be legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Have a look at 10 important things to know about legal Cannabis in Canada.

How to Make a Claim to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?

If an employer, landlord, union representative, or serviceprovider discriminates against an individual in a way that goes against Ontario's human rights laws, they might be able to make a claim against them. They can make their claim with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario(link is external). They might also have the option of suing them in court. Individuals should get legal advice before they decide what to do.

Building Inclusive Cities - Case Study

From arrival cities to welcoming communities: Why do diversity, inclusion and resilience matter to cities? This study on Toronto tries to answer the question.