Canada disability benefit

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Fast-track Canada Disability Benefit, advocate urges MPs (CTV News)

A group advocating for people with disabilities is calling on the federal government to expedite passage of a new Canada Disability Benefit currently making ...

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NDP MP Bachrach hopeful National Disability Act will become a reality (Coast Mountain News)

A federal act to reduce poverty for persons with disabilities and support their financial security has passed second reading to go to the committee stage.

“The fact it was endorsed unanimously shows this is something that effects people right across the country and it shows that we’ve got to a point where all of the parties see the need for this. We are hopeful it will become a reality before too long.” It’s about ensuring dignity and equality for all Canadians.” In a country like Canada that is simply not acceptable.” It’s taken a lot of work to get there and a lot of pushing on the part of the NDP.” “People living with disabilities are struggling with the current limited programs offered by provinces and territories which are not indexed to inflation and given the rapid rise of the cost of living folks with disabilities are struggling more than ever.”

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