A labor dispute between Canada Post and its workers' union is causing delays in the Ontario Disability Support Program payments for those who receive them via cheque. The Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services advises alternate methods for receipt of payments.
Thousands of Ontario Disability Support Program recipients who receive physical cheques may face delays this month due to a labor dispute between Canada Post and its workers' union. The dispute has affected postal deliveries across Canada, and the current situation is expected to worsen. The upcoming ODSP payment, set for delivery this Friday, is crucial for more than 370,000 individuals and couples. However, only about 2.3% of recipients received their payment through the mail last month.
The Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services has advised alternate methods such as local office pickup or reloadable payment cards as solutions for those affected
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