"Someone said: You get paid at the END of the month for a month...eg: November payment will be issued at the end of November. While I do realize the December payment comes before Christmas, the payment you will receive is for the month of December." Whoever wrote this either mistyped the months or is ignorant of the ontario works program, the check you get at the end of the month is to cover your rent and/or expenses for the NEXT month. eg. The check at the end of November is for your rent, bills and food for DECEMBER,