Advocates worry federal disability benefit program won't be fully funded in upcoming budget

People with disabilities and advocates were elated to see Bill C-22, a bill that would create a national disability benefit, passed unanimously in parliament last summer.  Many who cheered on the bill are now concerned the benefit won’t receive enough money to make a real difference to people with disabilities.

Advocates worry federal disability benefit program won't be fully funded in upcoming budget
Bobby Giles

People with disabilities and advocates were elated to see Bill C-22, a bill that would create a national disability benefit, passed unanimously in parliament last summer.  Many who cheered on the bill are now concerned the benefit won’t receive enough money to make a real difference to people with disabilities.