4. Apply for interim assistance
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
How do I appeal an OW decision to the Social Benefits Tribunal?Interim assistance is financial help you might be able to get while you wait for the (SBT) to decide your appeal.
If the SBT decides that you can get , they order your local Ontario Works (OW) office to pay it to you.
To apply for interim assistance, you complete Part 4 of the Appeal Form.
