Significant changes coming to social assistance programs

Significant changes coming to social assistance programs

August 2, 2021 5:45 pm EST.

The Ontario government is transforming social assistance programs in the province. Faiza Amin on the concerns that these changes will create more vulnerabilities for recipients of ODSP and OW.

Latest Videos

1:39

Saskatchewan Rush vs. Toronto Rock

It was a night full of super heroes and teddy bears as the Toronto Rock hosted the first-place Saskatchewan Rush, looking for a third win in a row. CityNews’ Rob Leth has the highlights.

8h ago

2:10

Temperatures falling below season

Some patch fog, mist and drizzle is in the forecast for the Greater Toronto Area. Weather Specialist Jessie Uppal has the details.

12h ago

2:43

Ontario moves to ban above‑face‑value ticket resales in bid to crack down on price gouging

Ontario is moving to outlaw the resale of concert, sports, theatre, and other live‑event tickets at prices above their original price, Alessandra Carneiro reports.

13h ago

2:06

Toronto hosts largest Eid prayer event in Canada

It’s one of the most important days on the Islamic calendar and the organizers of the annual event say over 11,000 came to take part. David Zura explains.

13h ago

Most Popular Videos

2:54

Mounting delays at many U.S. airports as TSA workers lose full pay

Travel woes mount for U.S. passengers as TSA shortages grow amid the partial government shutdown. Why legislators need to reach a deal fast, and a new bill that could change the way lawmakers themselves travel.

14h ago

0:37

Canadian border patrol officer charged for allegedly allowing drug-carrying truck into Ont.

A border services officer who worked at the Queenston-Lewiston port of entry in Niagara-on-the-Lake has been charged after a transport truck containing millions of dollars worth of opium, cannabis products and tobacco was allegedly let into Canada.

19h ago

0:48

Canadian mother and 7-year-old daughter detained for days by U.S. border patrol

The family of Canadian Tania Warner and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla Lucas are sounding off their concern for the pair’s safety after being detained at a U.S. border patrol checkpoint in Texas for several days.

19h ago

0:46

Ontario signs $1.3B, 5-year deal with Alstom for GO Transit and UP Express trains

After months of uncertainty about the future of who would be charged with operating and maintaining an expansive fleet of GO Transit and UP Express trains, the Ontario government is signing a five-year deal with its long-time service provider.

19h ago

2:27

Canada, allies offer to help unblock Strait of Hormuz

Canada and several allies pledged they are ready to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz in a turnaround for Trump who initially received little to no support from international allies when the U.S.-Israel attacked Iran.

21h ago

Local Videos

1:39

Saskatchewan Rush vs. Toronto Rock

It was a night full of super heroes and teddy bears as the Toronto Rock hosted the first-place Saskatchewan Rush, looking for a third win in a row. CityNews’ Rob Leth has the highlights.

8h ago

2:43

Ontario moves to ban above‑face‑value ticket resales in bid to crack down on price gouging

Ontario is moving to outlaw the resale of concert, sports, theatre, and other live‑event tickets at prices above their original price, Alessandra Carneiro reports.

13h ago

2:06

Toronto hosts largest Eid prayer event in Canada

It’s one of the most important days on the Islamic calendar and the organizers of the annual event say over 11,000 came to take part. David Zura explains.

13h ago

2:39

Global Market uncertainty brings conmarket uncertainty brings confusion to gas prices

Rhianne Campbell has the latest from experts, who conducted a research poll that finds how Canadians are coping.

12h ago

National Videos

2:42

Trump slams NATO over Strait of Hormuz

Trump calls NATO allies cowards for not helping the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz. As Michelle Mackey reports, the U.K. is now offering to help.

14h ago

2:54

Mounting delays at many U.S. airports as TSA workers lose full pay

Travel woes mount for U.S. passengers as TSA shortages grow amid the partial government shutdown. Why legislators need to reach a deal fast, and a new bill that could change the way lawmakers themselves travel.

14h ago

0:37

Canadian border patrol officer charged for allegedly allowing drug-carrying truck into Ont.

A border services officer who worked at the Queenston-Lewiston port of entry in Niagara-on-the-Lake has been charged after a transport truck containing millions of dollars worth of opium, cannabis products and tobacco was allegedly let into Canada.

19h ago

0:48

Canadian mother and 7-year-old daughter detained for days by U.S. border patrol

The family of Canadian Tania Warner and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla Lucas are sounding off their concern for the pair’s safety after being detained at a U.S. border patrol checkpoint in Texas for several days.

19h ago

World Videos

0:44

Chuck Norris, actor and martial artist, dead at 86

Chuck Norris — the martial artist, actor, author, and pop‑culture legend whose name became synonymous with toughness for generations — has died.

21h ago

0:39

‘The Bachelorette’ starring Taylor Frankie Paul cancelled over 2023 altercation caught on video

ABC has announced it is calling the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” starring Taylor Frankie Paul, over a 2023 video that led to the star’s arrest over aggravated assault charges.

March 19, 2026 5:01 pm EST EST

2:47

Iran launches new strikes as Israel says it killed another top official

Iran launched a new wave of strikes on Israel and Gulf neighbours as Israel said it killed Iran’s intelligence minister overnight. Brandon Rowe reports.

March 18, 2026 6:26 pm EST EST

2:36

Families search for loved ones after Kabul hospital strike blamed on Pakistan

Families in Kabul are searching for loved ones after a strike on a rehab hospital that Afghan officials blame on Pakistan. Islamabad denies it targeted civilians. Brandon Rowe reports.

March 18, 2026 6:26 pm EST EST