Angela Browne
Angela Browne is an independent Paralegal practising in the Niagara Region, of the Province of Ontario (Canada). She is a published author, workshop presenter and policy advisor in the areas of human rights, disability and labour issues. She currently sits on her province's standards development committee for employment accessibility, a committee formed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. She co-chairs the Employment and Earnings Committee of the ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) Action Coalition, a coalition of legal clinics, advocates, community members and ODSP recipients. She is also active with the Canadian Association of Professionals with Disabilities, a national lobbying organization promoting the career advancement and equal opportunities for professionally-trained persons with disabilities.
Latest Articles
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Ontario Taxpayers Rise to Protest Proposed HST
A proposed harmonized sales tax raises the ire of Ontario voters to fever pitch as its Liberal government tries to sell it a positive move for its ailing economy.
Dec 7, 2009
- Angela Browne
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GO Transit Arrives at Niagara Region
When GO Transit was first announced for Niagara, it arrived with much fanfare and media support; however, the news about this new service is not all good.
Sep 14, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Ontario By-Election a Referendum on Taxes
With growing debate on the provincial government's proposed blended sales tax set for next July, by-election candidates in St. Paul's Riding use HST to bolster campaigns.
Sep 12, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Ontario's Human Rights Tribunal
Recent publicity and attacks on Canada's human rights tribunals have led to some critics wondering about the need for them or whether they can be reformed.
Sep 9, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Taxation and Harmonization in Ontario
In Ontario's 2009 budget, the Finance Minister surprised residents with his government's intent to pass a blended sales tax, allegedly to help Ontario's ailing economy.
Sep 8, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Is the Recession Over in Canada?
Economists are beginning to shine a light at the end of the dark economic tunnel in Canada; however, we have yet to see significant movement in job recovery.
Aug 28, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Reforming Disability Benefits in Ontario
In 1998, when both Ontario Works and ODSP programs were created, people with disabilities were promised they would be taken off welfare; so far it is not the case.
Jun 30, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Toronto City Workers Walk Off the Job
Toronto city workers have been off the job for almost one week. After five months of bargaining for a new contract, neither the city or the unions want to give in.
Jun 30, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Social Assistance Review Promised for Ontario
As part of the provincial poverty-reduction strategy, the Ontario government is promising a review of both its Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support programs.
Jun 29, 2009
- Angela Browne
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Ontario Small Claims Courts to Raise Its Monetary Limits to $25,000
On January 1, 2010, Ontario's small claims courts will be allowed to handle lawsuits of up to $25,000, which brings Ontario in line with many other provinces.
Jun 29, 2009
- Angela Browne
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