Research Council of Hamilton

Research Council of Hamilton: Tabled at Queen's Park on Thursday afternoon, the bill proffers a $295-million program, aimed at creating 25,000 new jobs for unemployed and underemployed youth. 'We want to continue to work with the government to see how these improvements can make a difference and how much more is required.' Don Jaffray, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton, according to CBC. Related: Ontario budget: Key facts and highlights Anti-poverty advocates in Hamilton say the province is heading in the right direction with budget measures that address youth unemployment and social assistance rates. The budget, if passed, would also raise social assistance rates by one per cent and allow welfare recipients to earn up to $200 per month in employment income before their government benefits get clawed back. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.