The Ontario government is putting an end to social assistance for individuals living in Canada without legal status.
The province states it’s tightening the rules for the Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program to safeguard taxpayer money and ensure that “Ontario’s social assistance programs are focused on supporting only families and individuals facing financial hardship who are legally authorized to live in Canada.”
This rule change takes effect immediately.
The Ontario government is informing those without legal status, as well as those allowed to stay temporarily, including people on student visas, work permits, or tourist visas, that they should not apply.
Only individuals who can prove their citizenship or immigration status will be eligible to apply.
“Our government will always be there for those that need it most, but taxpayer-funded social assistance should not go to people living in Canada illegally,” said Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, Michael Parsa. “These changes will protect taxpayer dollars and ensure these programs are there for the people who they were intended to support.”
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