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.
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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.