Today is a mobilization day! There are two marches, one organized by OCAP and another organized by UTSU. Both are part of the Campaign for a poverty-free Ontario and both will eventually converge at the Ontario Legislature at Queen’s Park.
Here’s the list of demands according to OCAP:
- Affordable and Accessible Housing: increased social housing and access to proper shelter supports
- Decent Income: Increased Social Assistance by 40%, Increased (Un)Employment Insurance and Minimum Wage
- Status for all immigrants and refugees: access to services without fear
- Justice For First Nations: stop economic warfare and recognize sovereignty
And according to UTSU:
- Reduced Tuition Fees
- Affordable Child Care
- Public Housing
- A Living Wage
- Quality Public Health Care
- Employment Equity
- Raise in Social Assistance Rates
- Fair Employment Insurance Rates
Politically, I sympathize more with the OCAP call-out, but will be joining the UTSU rally because …all my friends will be there (and it’s on campus) 
See you on the streets!
