Call to Action: Bill C-585 is a Federal Private Member’s Bill which has serious implications for the income security of refugee claimants and other people without permanent status in Canada. If passed, the Bill would allow provinces to restrict access to social assistance benefits for these groups by imposing minimum residency requirements for eligibility. The Bill does this by eroding the existing “national standard” for the Canada Social Transfer which prevents provinces from imposing a minimum period of residency for social assistance eligibility. Use the Income Security Advocacy Centres Information and Action Kit to express your concern on this bill. Expressing opposition before Sept 23 could lead to the Bill being defeated or withdrawn. incomesecurity.org/
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:25:44 +0000
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