AISH

• Disability advocates say Alberta government is ‘clawing back’ benefits

  Some disability advocates say the Alberta government is clawing back a federal disability benefit, but the province disputes the claim.

  Politics

  Mar 23
  
• Alberta disability advocates question province’s new ADAP program

  The Alberta government is launching a new program similar to AISH, but will allow those with disabilities who can work to earn more without losing access to benefits.

  Politics

  Feb 5
  
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• Alberta government tables legislation to enable halal mortgage options

  Paying and receiving interest is prohibited in the Islamic faith, which means traditional interest-based mortgages aren't an option for many Muslims in Canada.

  Money

  Nov 4, 2024
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• Feedback prompts Alberta government to move AISH, income-support payments to earlier dates

  Alberta is changing the payment schedule for people in the province who receive payments through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program and other income supports.

  Politics

  Jan 26, 2024
• Alberta cancer patient calls for changes to Income Support program

  “It's going to be a really tough six months to try to make ends meet and to make it through.”

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• Southern Alberta family frustrated with AISH policy

  A southern Alberta family is pushing for change to some of Alberta’s social assistance programs after their circumstances left them in a major financial crunch.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2023
• Feds working on ‘wrinkle’ that excluded AISH recipients from $500 rent top up

  The federal government is working on a "policy wrinkle" that made Albertans who rely on AISH payments ineligible for the $500 rent top-up payment.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
• Minister asks feds to raise rent top up threshold, says thousands of Albertans on AISH ineligible

  Alberta is asking Ottawa to adjust the criteria for its $500 rent top up, saying the current limit makes tens of thousands of Albertans with disabilities ineligible. 

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
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• Albertans receiving disability benefits will miss out on feds’ rent top up: AISH client

  A woman who relies on provincial and federal disability benefits says she and other Albertans like her are ineligible for the federal government's one-time rent benefit.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
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• Alberta’s government benefit programs to be re-indexed starting next year

  AISH supports about 70,000 Albertans with permanent medical issues that prevent them from earning a living by providing a basic benefit of $1,685 per month.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2022