Inside the $31.5M social assistance algorithm failing Quebec’s most vulnerable
A year after the deployment of a new social assistance algorithm, a Radio-Canada investigation reveals a system that advocates say is failing. Promised as a tool to humanize Quebec’s welfare services, Project UNIR is instead being blamed for mounting errors, administrative failures and even human tragedy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-social-assistance-system-project-unir-9.7141921?cmp=rss

Inside the $31.5M social assistance algorithm failing Quebec’s most vulnerable
A year after the deployment of a new social assistance algorithm, a Radio-Canada investigation reveals a system that advocates say is failing. Promised as a tool to humanize Quebec’s welfare services, Project UNIR is instead being blamed for mounting errors, administrative failures and even human tragedy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-social-assistance-system-project-unir-9.7141921?cmp=rss

Inside the $31.5M social assistance algorithm failing Quebec’s most vulnerable
A year after the deployment of a new social assistance algorithm, a Radio-Canada investigation reveals a system that advocates say is failing. Promised as a tool to humanize Quebec’s welfare services, Project UNIR is instead being blamed for mounting errors, administrative failures and even human tragedy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-social-assistance-system-project-unir-9.7141921?cmp=rss

Chronic Pain Tip #2: Research available social support. There may be no central directory. Talking to individuals receiving help, the staff of soup kitchens and food banks will help you connect with the available services and broaden your network.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-chronic-pain/2025/12/22 #support #lowincome #socialassistance #research #socialservices [Next Tip Dec 29 2025]

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I just got told to eat cake by the social office here in #Finland when it comes to my therapy bill.
I guess no therapy for me anymore. I got paid for a week spend the extra money to pay my deposit but that got me out of the #socialassistance as now it would have had some money to pay for my self alone in this month.
Its like a parallel reality where #kela claims that there is money that doesn't exist. Deal with it yourself, it's your own fault you paid your deposit instead of your rent etc #adhd

Chronic Pain Tip #2: Research available social support. There may be no central directory. Talking to individuals receiving help, the staff of soup kitchens and food banks will help you connect with the available services and broaden your network.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-chronic-pain/2025/06/02 #support #lowincome #socialassistance #research #socialservices [Next Tip Jun 9 2025]