Ontario Minister of Community and Social services Ted McMeekin
TORONTO, ON- AUGUST 28 - Ontario Minister of Community and Social services Ted McMeekin. Ontario takes its first step on the road to social assistance reform starting next month (September) when people on welfare will be able to keep the first $200 they earn without triggering clawbacks. Asset limits will also increase. at Bay and Elm streets in Toronto, August 28, 2013. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)