Resource collection

The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB)

A new information sheet about the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), which will replace the GST/HST credit in July.

Labour Trafficking

This resource from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking explains labour trafficking.

Legal intake questions for clients

These fillable housing law and immigration and refugee law intake forms help community workers identify legal issues, make referrals, and organize client intake.

Health Benefits when Leaving Social Assistance

This summary chart and quick facts guide explains what benefits may continue, and what other options may be available.

Applying for a Legal Aid Ontario certificate

Recorded on May 19, 2026

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) provides legal help to people in Ontario with very low incomes. One way LAO helps is by giving people who qualify a legal aid certificate. A legal aid certificate covers the cost of a private lawyer to work on a person's legal problem for a certain number of hours.

LAO certificates are an...

Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

Recorded on May 7, 2026

The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides limited, short-term health coverage for refugees and other groups with certain immigration statuses. It covers them for basic health care until they qualify for a provincial or territorial plan, such as the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

Starting May 1, 2026,...

Understanding how Bill C-12 impacts refugee claims

Recorded on April 29, 2026

The Government of Canada's Bill C-12: Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act became law on March 26, 2026.

The changes Bill C-12 makes to Canada's refugee and immigration system affect refugee claimants and people thinking of making a refugee claim. There are now more limits on who can make a...

Living on OW/ODSP and turning 65?

Turning 65 can bring major changes for people receiving social assistance. ISAC has a tipsheet to help individuals protect their income and benefits during this transition. There’s also a companion resource for service providers and health professionals that support clients.

C-12 is now law. Find out how you are affected.

This tool allows refugee claimants to figure out it if they are affected by Bill C-12. The tool is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

BLAC Out Hate initiative

This initiative brings together resources, tools, and learning opportunities to address anti-Black racism in Canada. The project focuses on prevention through education, supporting those impacted, and holding institutions accountable.