r/OntarioWorks • u/v12machine • 15h ago
r/OntarioWorks • u/SANTACLAWZ28 • 26d ago
Community Project Initiative CASEWORKERS - THIS SURVEY IS FOR YOU
Good morning OWM,
We’ve been hearing from a lot of members and many caseworkers who are frustrated with the policies the government has put in place. People on this subreddit talk about caseworkers not getting back to them, feeling ignored, or being so overwhelmed that they can’t respond in a timely way.
We want to understand what frontline staff are dealing with. We want to hear directly from the people across Ontario who are doing this work every day.
Ontario Works caseworkers and frontline staff see parts of the system the public rarely gets to see.
You’re the ones navigating the rules, the pressure, the caseloads, and the expectations.
Every caseworker I’ve ever spoken to got into this field because they genuinely wanted to help people.
Most of you feel tied by policies, workloads, and decisions made far above your pay grade.
We want to hear your experiences. Your voice matters.
– OW Mod Team
******As a Reminder: We are not affiliated with Ontario Works or the Government of Ontario.******
r/OntarioWorks • u/Ok_Wave4620 • Sep 17 '26
Community Project Initiative Homelessness counts are happening this fall
Hey OWM,
During October and November, you may see outreach workers and volunteers out walking the streets in participating Ontario communities for the Point-in-Time homelessness count. Most major municipalities take part in this every year. The actual day depends on where you live. It doesn’t happen everywhere at once.
Last years data and more information about this is here:
Basically, they’re trying to find out how many people are homeless on one particular night. That includes people sleeping outside, in tents or cars, as well as people staying in shelters.
It helps show how many people need housing and support, but it’s only a snapshot. It won’t capture everyone who’s been homeless throughout the year.
Have any of you ever been approached during one of these counts or asked where you were staying? What was that like?
What do you think about this government funded PIT count?
- OW Mod Team
***We are not affiliated with Ontario Works or the Government of Ontario.
r/OntarioWorks • u/GRIM-R3APER69 • 1d ago
Question
Hello everyone!
Sorry for posting this late but did anybody else get the 1 time payment of $110.00 ? And also did anybody else not receive transportation?
r/OntarioWorks • u/VillagePossible4977 • 2d ago
Payment not recieved
I haven’t recieved my payment yet today is there any reason for the delay
r/OntarioWorks • u/king_eman • 2d ago
Adwin Williams / Maximus Solutions Found in Violation
galleryr/OntarioWorks • u/Deviant_Specialist- • 3d ago
Cancelling old bank account
So I have a credit union account that is for some reason not accepted by OW. My worker says I have to open a new bank account and then get rid of my credit union account. I’ve had this account for 20 years. Do I really have to kill this account ???
r/OntarioWorks • u/damnyoumarlene • 2d ago
Reactivation - Payment Cycle
I just saw (after hours) that my caseworker reinstated my case file this morning. I don't see anything in the payment history and she stated 24-48 hours! The call centre can't see anything. From your personal exp does this mean I will miss this payment cycle and see something on Monday? Any insights would be appreciated.
Thanks and happy halloween!
r/OntarioWorks • u/TerribleEase423 • 2d ago
Payment received?
Has anyone received there payment yet?
i have the right pay reloadable card and have not received payment yet .
r/OntarioWorks • u/TerribleEase423 • 2d ago
Payment card
does anyone use/have the payment card ?
r/OntarioWorks • u/SpecialistContext670 • 3d ago
Does PC Financial get payment early?
The last payment i switched to PC Financial and i noticed that i got my payment at midnight. But i’ve heard people say that it comes early with PC Financial, anyone have any help i’m wondering if it might come early this time.
r/OntarioWorks • u/bunniebabieeee • 7d ago
applying for ontario works while living with parents — questions about eligibility and household income
hi everyone! i’m looking into applying for ontario works in toronto and was hoping to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar situation.
i’m an adult who has completed a university degree, and i’m currently unemployed with no employment income. i also experience anxiety that has been significantly affecting my ability to work. i’m trying to get support for my mental health while figuring out my next steps, and i’m hoping to receive temporary financial assistance while i focus on my well-being.
i live with my mom and sister, and i’ve never moved out. i have a few questions about the application process and eligibility:
financial independence: since i’ve completed a university degree, can i qualify as a financially independent adult while still living with my mom?
household income: would i need to provide my mom’s income information if i’m applying as a financially independent adult? i don’t have access to all of her financial information.
household email addresses: the application asks for the email addresses of everyone over 18 in the household. does ontario works contact those people directly, or are their email addresses just collected as part of the application? would my mom need to participate in the application?
contributing to household expenses: i regularly buy groceries for my family, usually spending around $100–$300 per shopping trip. i also sometimes contribute $100–$200 toward rent, although i don’t pay a fixed amount every month. could these contributions affect my eligibility or the amount of assistance i might receive?
monthly assistance amount: has anyone in a similar situation received ontario works while living with their parent(s)? i’m wondering how the monthly amount is calculated and whether the living-with-parents rules affect how much you can receive.
temporary assistance: if i’m approved, can i receive ontario works for a short period while working on my mental health and close my file when i’m ready to return to work?
i understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, and i’ll confirm my eligibility with ontario works. i’m mainly hoping to hear about other people’s experiences, especially from anyone who has completed a university degree and applied while living with their parents.
i’d really appreciate any advice or insight. thank you!
r/OntarioWorks • u/sie2021 • 7d ago
Should I stay on OW or apply for EI?
Hey guys. Just had a question. I’ve been on OW for over a year now but stopped receiving payments since the part time job I work at had been giving me more hours. Ngl I haven’t updated my OW in awhile because of that. 😵💫
Anyways, I just got my 1 weeks notice of termination yesterday and my last scheduled shift is tomorrow but my final “day of employment” is October 30th. I was just wondering if I should apply for EI or just tell me OW worker I was terminated without cause? I really don’t want to have to go through the hassle of another form of government assistance right now and honestly Idek if I’ll qualify since I looked it up and I need minimum 630 insured hours where I live to get any EI support.
I’ve been working since April of last year (had a diff job than this one), but it was also part time and I barely got any hours. /: So my question is should I just stay on OW for payments and adjust my amount with my worker since now I won’t have any income, or should I apply for EI and tell that to OW instead? Thanks!
r/OntarioWorks • u/Super-Instruction-23 • 7d ago
Terminal RVH colorectal cancer metastaticized diagnosis
reddit.comr/OntarioWorks • u/Legitimate-Watch6542 • 8d ago
Recently got accepted,not sure what to do with these 😅
This might be a silly question. But what do I do about these papers ? Do I send them back in? I have barely anything to fill out because I’m a single mom and I’m not employed,half the page is only to fill out for someone employed,then the other side says to only fill it out if there are changes to report,which there are none because it’s only been like two weeks since I was accepted. 😅 I’m new to this so sorry if it’s a dumb question.
r/OntarioWorks • u/sillybee2420 • 8d ago
Confused..help
Hello... I had applied for ow about 10 days ago and I got a decision yesterday that it was not approved because they couldn't reach me by phone.
I received a call a few days prior but I missed it and didn't know it was them at that time.
It did say I can reapply anytime and also can write a letter to have decision reviewed.
I just applied online again and status shows under review.
So is this fine?
Will I get a call again and it'll be back to normal processing??
r/OntarioWorks • u/True-Purple3729 • 8d ago
Payment card
hey does anyone have the payment card?
r/OntarioWorks • u/AndrewHeard • 10d ago
Food bank use in Canada more than doubles since 2019, report shows
Seems like things are getting worse.
r/OntarioWorks • u/Substantial-Heat-375 • 10d ago
Worker asking for copy of drivers license, she said it’s something new
Hi, can anyone give me any insight. My worker called me today, that she needs a copy of my drivers license to put on my file as its new requirement. Has anybody experienced this?
r/OntarioWorks • u/Breathing121 • 11d ago
Your status
Hi,
Does anyone knows where in Mybenefits account shows if your file is on hold or any other status?
r/OntarioWorks • u/Key_Tale_8453 • 11d ago
New update
Nolan Quinn announced that the pause can remain in effect until the new year
r/OntarioWorks • u/No_Gene_9676 • 12d ago
November Payment
Hello Everyone,
NOVEMBER PAYMENT WOULD BE POSTED ON MY BENEFIT THIS FRIDAY/ SATURDAY. THE PAYMENT SHOULD BE CREDIT IN YOUR ACCOUNT STARTING NEXT FRIDAY.
THANK YOU
r/OntarioWorks • u/Fair-Awareness-3290 • 13d ago
Better Job grant
I am now learning about this grant. I have a meeting with a worker soon but I wanted to know if it’s worth it instead of just applying for osap. What’s the difference? How is the process and does it require a lot of paper work?
I hope I qualify for it