OMSSA's Policy Priorities


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Child Care and Early Years

In Ontario, Service System Managers play a central role in the planning, funding, administration and operation of early years and licensed child care services. OMSSA and Ontario’s Service System Managers are ready and able to work in partnership with the Province to lend our expertise and experience on designing and implementing Ontario’s new child care plan, and to work with the federal government to implement a national child care plan with universal access across Canada. Please read our previous responses below. 

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Housing and Homelessness

In Ontario, community housing and homelessness prevention programs are co-funded, planned and administered by 47 Service System Managers. OMSSA and its members work with the provincial and federal governments to improve access and affordability across the full spectrum of housing options in communities across Ontario. Please read our previous submissions below. 

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Income and Employment

In Ontario, Service System Managers play a central role in the planning, funding, administration and delivery of income support (Ontario Works) and employment service. OMSSA and its members are ready to build on our relationships and work in partnership with the provincial and federal governments to lend our expertise and experience towards integrated human service delivery and improved outcomes in employment, income security and poverty reduction. Please read our previous responses below. 

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Human Services Integration

OMSSA supports a vision where there are fewer silos between provincial Ministries and increased integration between human services at the municipal level. Please read our previous submissions below. 

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Budget Priorities

OMSSA works with its members to determine priorities so the Association can provide feedback and input on their behalf for the development of federal and provincial budgets. Please read our previous submissions below. 

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Advocacy Resources

OMSSA's Policy Briefs outline the Service System Management role, value and priorities in key areas of human services. Download and share these resources to brief and educate stakeholders on the important work of OMSSA's members.