2. Get legal help
Beware of scams
People have been getting phone calls with a pre-recorded message telling them their Ontario Works account has been deleted.
This is a scam to trick you into sharing your personal information. If you get a call like that, hang up the phone. You can report these calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Question & Answer
My spouse and I separated. Will this affect OW?If you're separated but Ontario Works (OW) thinks that you're still a couple, get legal help.
You won't be able to get as a single person or as a . OW rules say that couples have to apply together for assistance.
The amount of assistance you get as a couple is less than what you would get as two single people.
