Guest column: New federal benefit keeps disabled people in poverty
Guest column: New federal disability benefit keeps disabled people in legislated poverty.
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Canadians can soon receive up to $2,400 from this new federal benefit
The Government of Canada recently announced a brand new federal benefit that could affect over 600,000 Canadians. Following the government's 2024 Budget announcement on April 16, eligible Canadians can soon expect to receive up to $2,400 from a new disability benefit.
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Squeeze Liberals on disability benefit, advocates tell NDP
As NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is "undecided" on supporting the federal budget, some disability advocates are hoping the New Democrats can leverage their position in Parliament to
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'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.”
Source: globalnews.ca
Disability expert resigns from federal advisory group over benefit program | iNFOnews
OTTAWA - One of Canada's leading disability scholars is quitting a federal advisory board, saying the government failed to properly fund the disability benefit.
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