Social Development Minister Paul Pike announced a $26-million annual fund on Friday that will put extra money into the pockets of persons with disabilities each month. (Ted Dillon/CBC) The Newfoundland and Labrador government says the goal of new benefit is to help achieve a basic income for the disabled community.
Social Development Minister Paul Pike, announcing the disability benefit Friday morning at a news conference in St. John’s, said there are many barriers and challenges for people with disabilities and their families, especially when they live on low incomes.
"We have and will continue to take action to make investments that […]
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