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April 5, 2017

Interfaith coalition prays for each MPP to meet poverty challenge in Ontario's budget

Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, as part of the Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition, gathered in front of Queen's Park April 5 to pray for each of the 107 MPPs in hope of a budget that will help the poor.

With the Ontario budget expected to come down soon, the Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition (ISARC) observed its tradition of praying for each of the 107 MPPs by name in the hope of a budget that will deal justly with the poor of the province.

Published in Canada
February 23, 2017

Billion or Bust campaign to increase welfare heats up at Queen’s Park

The Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition is demanding an immediate $1 billion infusion to increase welfare cheques in the next provincial budget.

With an earlier-than-usual budget coming down at Queen’s Park Feb. 25, the Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition is demanding billions to help the poor rise to full participation in society.

Published in Canada