odspaction.bsky.social
Volunteer, grassroots advocacy group led by people with disabilities on ODSP, with many valued allies (NOT govt affiliated). Defending dignity for folks w/disabilities in poverty. Advocate. Educate. Demonstrate 🌈💨♿
👤 Joined on 19 November 2024
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@odspaction.bsky.socialI get a kick out of these jack-asses. They always misjudge their enemies and then lose badly. Bessent says our defence would be borrowed submarines from the West Edmonton Mall. No point telling this clown about the Van Doos or the Princess Pats. Carry on fellow Canucks. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Show PostIt's the last day of the month. If OW rates had increased based on annual inflation, single people on OW would have $14 more to put toward tomorrow's rent. Instead they are stuck with out-of-date rates, eroded by inflation, while costs go up. Send a letter now: incomesecurity.org/campaigns/so...
Show PostODSP rates will go up by 1.9% starting in July for the 2026 inflation-based adjustment. There's no inflation-based adjustment for OW rates, meaning the actual OW amount received *decreases* in value again, as it has every year for 8 years now. ISAC annual rates sheet coming soon.
Show PostTough choices have to be made when making changes to a budget and you have to get creative in finding ways to save costs. Punching down on society's most vulnerable is a good start. Read: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 🧵/4
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