Sudbury senior on disability struggles to keep up with inflation

Sudbury senior on disability struggles to keep up with inflation

Some seniors struggle to cover costs due to inflation, but generation doing well overall

James White, of Sudbury, says he finds it difficult keep up with inflation on a fixed income. (Jonathan Migneault/CBC) After he pays for his rent and basic necessities, Sudbury’s James White says he doesn’t have any money left over.

White is on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and receives about $1,400 per month to cover all of his expenses."You always think, ‘Oh, man, payday, I’m going to go get a burger.’ Can’t afford to," he said. "Hey, you know, I’ve got to eat at home […]

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