June 30, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Recognizing the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities –problems that have only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic – the federal Liberal government laid out plans to help in its September 2020 Speech from the Throne. The government promised a new Canadian Disability Benefit, modelled after the seniors’ guaranteed income supplement. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/canadians-concerned-about-disability-poverty-on-board-with-proposed-new-national-benefit/ Related
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Canadians Concerned About Disability Poverty, On-Board with Proposed New National Benefit
June 30, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Recognizing the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities –problems that have only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic – the federal Liberal government laid out plans to help in its September 2020 Speech from the Throne. The government promised a new Canadian Disability Benefit, modelled after the seniors’ guaranteed income supplement. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/canadians-concerned-about-disability-poverty-on-board-with-proposed-new-national-benefit/ Related
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Feds Propose New Canada Disability Benefit
June 24, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Benefit would supplement existing federal, provincial/territorial supports Read more at https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/feds-propose-new-canada-disability-benefit/
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A New Canadian Disability Benefit Modelled After the GIS? What Does That Mean? – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
October 1, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, International
The 2020 Speech from the Throne contained the following passage: “COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Canadians with disabilities, and highlighted long-standing challenges. The Government will bring forward a Disability Inclusion Plan, which will have: Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/a-new-canadian-disability-benefit-modelled-after-the-gis-what-does-that-mean/ Related
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A New Canadian Disability Benefit Modelled After the GIS? What Does That Mean? – Accessibility News International
October 1, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community, Employment
John StapletonOpen Policy Ontario, SEP 2020 The 2020 Speech from the Throne contained the following passage: “COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Canadians with disabilities, and highlighted long-standing challenges. The Government will bring forward a Disability Inclusion Plan, which will have: A new Canadian Disability Benefit modelled after the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for seniors[1].” At best, […]
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B.C. Advocate Says Proposed Federal COVID-19 Benefit For Canadians With Disabilities Leaves Many with Nothing – Accessibility News International
June 17, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community
One-time $600 payment would only be paid to people who claim the federal disability tax credit CBC News · Posted: Jun 16, 2020 The federal government is considering a one-time emergency benefit for people with disabilities to help them cope with the added costs imposed by the pandemic, but a B.C.-based disability advocate says even […]
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B.C. Advocate Says Proposed Federal COVID-19 Benefit For Canadians With Disabilities Leaves Many with Nothing – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
June 17, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, International
The federal government is considering a one-time emergency benefit for people with disabilities to help them cope with the added costs imposed by the pandemic, but a B.C.-based disability advocate says even if the legislation does pass, it won’t go far enough. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/b-c-advocate-says-proposed-federal-covid-19-benefit-for-canadians-with-disabilities-leaves-many-with-nothing/ Related
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