Authority for collection, use and disclosure of the information by MCSS is found in the Ontario Works Act, the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, the Family Benefits Act, the General Welfare Assistance Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Matched cases are distributed to the appropriate staff for review. Source records are retained, returned or destroyed as required . Matching activity is currently being monitored.
Evaluations are to occur after one full year of implementation.
Information placed in the files of social assistance recipients is subject to existing records management procedures. This information is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate.