Share this Story : National Post Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

Randall Denley: Ontario is an 'economic powerhouse' with an empathy deficit

For welfare for single employable people, only Nova Scotia offered less. On support for disability, Ontario is in the middle of the pack

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Canada Day was a celebration, but not so much for people who rely on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Yes, on July 1 they did receive their annual inflationary benefit increase of 1.9 per cent, but that amounts to only $28 a month.

Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.

Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.

Unlimited online access to National Post.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Support local journalism.

Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.

Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.

Unlimited online access to National Post.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Support local journalism.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

Enjoy additional articles per month.

Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments

Enjoy additional articles per month

Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

It’s not much, but the disabled are still better off than those on a program the provincial government calls Ontario Works, or what you and I would call welfare. They haven’t had a single increase in their measly handouts since 2018, when Premier Doug Ford was first elected.

Randall Denley: Ontario is an 'economic powerhouse' with an empathy deficit Back to video

The premier seems determined to protect every job in the province and is fond of calling Ontario an “economic powerhouse.” But when it comes to the poor, he’s suffering from an empathy deficit. It’s a bit hard to figure because Ford does seem to genuinely care about people. So, what about the people the economy leaves behind?

This newsletter from NP Comment tackles the topics you care about.........

© National Post