Alberta man stunned when disability payments decreased during spouse's maternity leave

Advocates across Alberta are looking to the government to reassess the rules around the province’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Some say the program penalizes people with disabilities when they want to have children.

Alberta man stunned when disability payments decreased during spouse's maternity leave
A family stands and poses in a kitchen.

Advocates across Alberta are looking to the government to reassess the rules around the province’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Some say the program penalizes people with disabilities when they want to have children.