Petition

TO The Legislative Assembly of Ontario:

WHEREAS according to the preamble of the Human Rights Code R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER H.19 it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the dignity and worth of every person and having as its aim the creation of a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person so that each person feels a part of the community and able to contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community and the Province,

And WHEREAS the current assistance levels for ODSP recipients prohibit them from being able to contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community and the Province and prevents them from feeling as a part of the community,

And WHEREAS the actions of any previous government of Ontario does not absolve this legislature from its current responsibilities to the people of Ontario,

WE, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to amend the ODSP Act and/or Ontario Regulation 222/98 to at least:
  • Raise the Bacis Needs benefits to restore the living level destroyed in 1995
  • Raise the Bacis Needs benefits yearly to match the Consumer Price Index increase as determined by the Bank of Canada
  • Adjust the Maximum Shelter Allowance in O. Reg. 222/98, s. 31 (2) 2 to reflect current real world values and remove a recipient's reliance on Geared To Income Housing Assistance
  • Provide yearly increases to the Maximum Shelter Allowance to match the rent control index increases as provided by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per section 129 of the Tenant Protection Act, 1997
  • Raise the Asset Cutoff Levels to compensate for inflation from 1995 to the current year
  • Provide yearly increases in Asset Cutoff Levels to compensate for the Consumer Price Index increases
  • Modify O. Reg. 222/98, s. 30 (2) that caps the total amount payable to accommodate the difference shown in the chart in O. Reg. 222/98, s. 30 (1) 1. (Where both the recipient and partner are persons with a disability as described in Note 3)
  • Remove the clawback on earnings of other members of the recipient's benefit unit.
  • Increase and maintain Personal Vehicle Travel Allowance rates to match rates afforded to other Ontarian's by legislation in Ontario
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Notes: This petition may be copied for circulation. Please deliver all completed petitions to your local MPP for presentation to the Legislature. Petition last modified May 30th , 2006.

Downloadable copies of this petition for circulation are available in the following formats (for printout on Legal Size Paper - 8.5 x 14):

Adobe Acrobat Reader (requires Acrobat): ODSP Petition (.pdf)
MS Word 97: ODSP Petition (.doc)
Wordperfect 9: ODSP Petition (.wpd)
NOTE: Mail sent that is addressed to your MPP's Queen's Park Office does require postage! We recommend that you deliver petition to your MPP in person as this will offer you a chance to meet them.

Background information that was used in the creation of this petition is available at: ODSP Legislation Petition Background 		 
This web page is posted and maintained by:
Malcolm Dilts
Midland, Ontario
email: mmdilts@cogeco.ca

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This page Updated on February 18, 2006