On Friday the Federal Government announced that they will propose legislation that would make benefits available to more people with disabilities in Canada and expand a one-time payment that they announced last month.
The announcement was part of a series of measures along with the one-time, tax-free, non-refundable payment of $600 to assist with additional expenses incurred during the pandemic. The announcement was made by Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.
“We recognize that Canadians with disabilities are disproportionally impacted by the pandemic. This includes the increased cost of food, transportation, medication, personal protective equipment, personal support […]
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