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Podcast

Apr 5, 2019

Ontario activist shares cautionary lessons with Alberta

Needs No Introduction

John Clarke, recently retired co-founder of Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, traveled to Alberta to help strategize against the UCP agenda. Listen to a talk he gave on March 27, 2019.

Podcast

Apr 20, 2017

Universal basic income: Yea or nay?

Needs No Introduction

Will a guaranteed basic income release people from the poverty trap or keep them in it? A spirited debate exploring the issues from both sides and all points between.

Blog

Sep 21, 2015

Anti-poverty group and allies highlight broken poverty promises by all levels of government

Krystalline Kraus

OCAP and its allies occupied Canada's busiest intersection at noon to remind politicians that housing = dignity.

Blog

Mar 4, 2015

Photos: OCAP delegation to the Ministry of Community and Social Services

John Bonnar

On Wednesday, OCAP held an action in support of a 53-year-old man on ODSP who faces eviction from his building due to errors with the province's new computer system issuing social assistance cheques.

Podcast

Jan 8, 2015

Feminist activists remain committed to fight for 24-hour drop-in for women and trans people

John Bonnar Audio Blog

Today was the first court appearance for five women arrested and charged with criminal offences on November 25 for refusing to leave a Shelter Support and Housing Administration office in Toronto.

Blog

Nov 26, 2014

OCAP members occupy city building, demand safe space for women and trans people

John Bonnar

Five OCAP members occupied a city building, demanding action on shelter occupancy and that the City fulfill its stated promise to open a 24-hour women and trans people's drop-in.

Photos

Nov 25, 2014

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Support feminist action

Liisa Schofield

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Here are five reasons you need to support feminist action right now.

News

Nov 24, 2014

Safety for some, violence for the poor: Five reasons to support feminist action

Liisa Schofield

Tomorrow is the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women. If you're wondering why you should support feminist action on this issue, here are some good reasons.

Blog

Oct 17, 2014

Video: OCAP Raise the Rates action - Part 2

John Bonnar

On Thursday, OCAP and supporters held a community barbecue outside Seaton House before marching to MPP Glen Murray's office demanding an increase to social assistance rates and minimum wage.

Blog

Oct 17, 2014

Video: OCAP Raise the Rates action - Part 1

John Bonnar

On Thursday, OCAP and supporters held a community barbecue outside Seaton House before marching to MPP Glen Murray's office demanding an increase to social assistance rates and minimum wage.

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