Canada Disability Benefit

• Disability benefit won’t lift Canadians in need above poverty line: advocates

  Despite being touted by the Liberals as the budget’s largest line item, critics say the funding won't help the 1.4 million disabled people living in poverty across Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 22
  
• ‘A real letdown’: Disabled B.C. man reacts to federal disability benefit

  “It was almost like a dagger going through my heart — a real letdown,” the B.C. man said. “After finding out that it was only $200, it was very disheartening.”

  Canada

  Apr 21
  
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• Budget 2024 should include funding for disability benefit, Liberal MPs urge

  MP Ryan Turnbull says the benefit, which is designed to help keep people with disabilities out of poverty, is a 'legacy social policy' for the government.

  Politics

  Mar 25
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• Regina Food Bank pushing feds to fully fund disability initiative

  If the Canada Disability Benefit is fully funded by the government, the Regina Food Bank believes it will lift qualified residents above the poverty line.

  Canada

  Mar 1
• Why Bill C-22 will be a ‘life-saver’ for many Canadians amid possible recession

  As the cost of living continues to soar, Canadians with disabilities are fighting for financial support from the federal government in the face of a possible recession.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2022
• New Brunswickers rally for faster disability benefits

  Disability advocates in New Brunswick say that the unanimous pass of the second reading of Bill C-22 in Ottawa will mark better support for persons with disabilities.

  Health

  Oct 19, 2022