John Stapleton's blog

What's Wrong with Earmarked Debit Cards for Social Assistance Recipients

A list of 10 things that are wrong with debit cards for Ontario's social assistance recipients

Stop Wondering about Under-Subscription of Benefits

A blog about why it is hard for low-income parents to receive the benefits of an RESP, Education Saving Grant or Canada Learning Bond for their children's education.

A Ball Player, A Cop, A Janitor and a Welfare Recipient

To whom do we compare ourselves when we think about reducing inequality

Low Income Retirement Planning in Canada: living in a different world

Tools to help plan for retirement on a low income.

Five Questions and Five Answers about the Working Poor

Who are the working poor and what does policy change look like when it makes a real difference!

Pool, Cap, and CUT

Who among us would have thought it would require a 57% rate increase to raise single welfare rates to their purchasing power of 1993? And other reflections.

It's Not That Much Money

A calculation for deficit reduction and other social problems...it is just not that much money!