The Ministry of Community and Social Services in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for social services such as welfare, and disability insurance and community service programs around issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, spousal support, adoption, and assisted housing for people with disabilities.

The current Minister of Community and Social Services in the Executive Council of Ontario (or provincial cabinet) is the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur.

[edit] Ontario Works

Ontario Works is a program that provides income and employment assistance for people who are in financial need. This program was created by the Ontario Works Act, 1997. In order to qualify for Ontario Works, an applicant must be a resident of the province of Ontario, in immediate need of financial help and be a willing participant in employment assistance programs and activities.^[1]

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[edit] External links

• Ministry of Community and Social Services
• Minister's Biography