OCAP

Articles related to the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, a group active in struggles for improvements in areas such as housing and employment.

Front of the Pope Squat with people and OCAP banners, also including Mohawk Warrior flag.

The Pope Squat (Toronto) - Jeff Shantz

A reflection on the Pope Squat in Toronto by a participant. The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) and allies organized the squat during…

Grocery store aisles with items on shelves.

Stealing the Commons from the Goose: Fighting the Real Grocery Store Thieves

Capitalist law has always existed to protect capitalist enclosers and exploiters and to punish…

The politics of protest - Red and Black Notes

Red and Black Notes analysis on OCAP and Canadian unions against the Tory government.

Anti-poverty in Ontario - Red and Black Notes

The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is one of the best known anti-poverty organizations in Ontario. It has acquired a reputation for…

Ontario housing tribunal occupied

Early on Friday, members of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, and many people facing cuts to their welfare and ODSP cheques due to the slashed "Special Diet Allowance" occupied and shut down the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal at 47 Sheppard Ave. E. in Toronto.