Steps to Justice has updated information about working while on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). It explains:
This month, On the Radar examines new Residential Tenancy Act rules on unpaid rent, persistent late payments, compensation, and evictions.
Steps to Justice has updated information about the minimum wage increase that took effect on October 1, 2026.
The new minimum wage amounts are:
Steps to Justice has important information for landlords and tenants. Starting September 21, 2026, the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) has new rules on unpaid rent, persistent late payments, compensation, and evictions.
To learn about these rules, read:
Steps to Justice has updated information about sponsoring family members.
A person cannot sponsor someone who was their family member when they applied for or became a permanent resident if they did not tell Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) about that person before becoming a permanent resident.
IRCC had a...
Steps to Justice has new information on the rules for security cameras in rental properties. A tenant or landlord may want to install a security camera if they have concerns about safety.
To learn about these rules, read:
This month, On the Radar examines new Residential Tenancy Act rules on reviews, air conditioning, notices of termination, payment agreements, and maximum penalties.
Steps to Justice has updated information on how much someone can get from the Canada Child Benefit. Now, the maximum amount someone can get is:
To get the maximum, the family’s net...
Steps to Justice has updated information about sponsoring relatives to become permanent residents. Canada is currently not accepting new applications to sponsor parents and grandparents.
Steps to Justice has updated information on the rules about air conditioning in rental properties.
Starting July 1, 2026, tenants have the right to install air conditioners in their homes if they meet the new rules. They can do so even if their leases or landlords do not allow air conditioners.