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"Saulnier said study after study shows income-assistance recipients do not have enough money to meet even their basic needs.
The report states that for Dunn, a single disabled man, to meet his basic requirements he would need a monthly allowance of $1,472.18, which includes a $321.92 food stipend.
“That’s basic. We need to substantially increase income-assistance rates, recognizing that people cannot live with the money they’re currently getting on assistance," said Saulnier. "People can’t even lift up their heads and even look for work if they are capable of working. It’s not possible in the current system."
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Josh Dunn was finally getting paid for his poetry and he didn’t have to rely on his grandmother’s home-cooked meals to help him make ends meet. Dunn had reason to be optimistic back in August 2015.
"The excellent Halifax Humanities program exposes people on low income to university level literature and philosophy classes."
Weekend video: The Halifax Humanities 101 program
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The excellent Halifax Humanities program exposes people on low income to university level literature and philosophy classes. This video about the program is special to the Nova Scotia Advocate. We …
"Monaghan said the extra banking activity was fundraising donations to help pay for her son's treatment and the $15,000 settlement was for his injuries in a car accident.
She argued she regularly provided the department with bank statements but those deposits were never questioned. She also said her caseworker knew about the child support from an ex spouse."
Mom of terminally ill boy fights order to repay $31K in social assistance
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The Department of Community Services says Samantha Monaghan had unreported income. She says nearly every cent she has goes to treating her ailing six-year-old son.
‘Edge Of East’ Facebook Feed
lots of great stuff being shown at this year's Showcase Truro Film Festival- including peep media's Edge of East - if you've been looking for a doc that combines yodeling, steampunks and ufos then here it is! and join producer Jessica Brown and i THIS SATURDAY for a q & a after
Here is the trailer for Edge of East. See the full film, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Jackie Torrens and producer Jessica Brown Saturday at 3:00 pm at the Marigold Cultural Centre.
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“We're excited! Q&A w/ @JackieTorrens & @jessica902post1 #showcasetruro #filmfestival t.co/yQHFHn2HY9”
Peep Media (the team behind Edge of East) has a new documentary coming out - it airs Aug 29th on CBC - here is the homepage for My Week on Welfare - please like and share! www.facebook.com/MyWeekonWelfare24Bucks?notif_t=page_new_likes
Filmmaker Jackie Torrens explores the stereotypes about welfare recipients by going on welfare for a week.
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