April 17, 2020

Temporary Ontario Works COVID-19 Emergency Benefit

The Emergency Benefit is a one-time discretionary benefit that is intended to provide emergency financial support to social assistance recipients for special services, items or payments, at the discretion of the caseworker, to address health and safety issues related to COVID-19.
April 17, 2020

Ontario Works – Emergency Assistance Information

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services announced Emergency Assistance supports offered through Ontario Works for Ontarians who are in a crisis or facing an unexpected emergency and are unable to meet basic living expenses due to COVID-19.
April 1, 2020

Statement Regarding Temporary Suspension of ONR Passenger Service

On April 1st, 2020 discussions concluded with ONR, the Town of Moosonee, MoCreebec, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and the Mushkegowuk Chiefs regarding the ONR passenger train and the decision was made to temporarily suspend services.