Ontario Works

Ontario Works: The average time spent on Ontario Works before the 2009 recession was 18 months. So far in 2013, it's more than two years- 27.5 months, according to CBC. Ontario Works by the numbers New figures show that the number of Hamilton residents on social assistance is slowly returning to pre-recession levels. But those receiving it are having a harder time getting off. The city is spending $5,735,800 over the next two years to try to bring those numbers down. To do that it will keep 30 workers hired to work more intensely with local OW recipients, said Joe-Anne Priel, general manager of community services. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.