Policy Updates

The Province announced a series of regulatory amendments aimed at increasing accessibility and affordability in child care and early years services that will take effect March 8, 2021. Read more.

The Province shared an outline of its Vision for Social Assistance Transformation after over two years of consultation with OMSSA members and other stakeholders. Learn more.

After consultation with members, OMSSA shared its priorities with Ontario's Minister of Finance as the Province works to develop and finalize its 2021 Budget. Read our provincial pre-budget submission...

After consultation with members, OMSSA shared its priorities with Canada's Minister of Finance as they work to develop and finalize Canada's 2021 federal budget. Read our federal pre-budget submission...

The Province announced dates for the return to in-person learning in elementary and secondary schools in different public health units across the province, along with increased safety measures, targeted...

Today, Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2020 Fall Economic Statement. Learn more and see the highlights.

The Ontario government is launching a new online application and process to apply for social assistance. Learn more.

After consultation with members, OMSSA submitted its response to the Ontario Ministry of Education on the Province's proposed regulatory amendments under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Learn...

OMSSA's Policy Briefs outline the Service System Management role, value and priorities in key areas of human services. Access the updated briefs that reflect current priorities and realities in 2020 and...