Important step taken on the Canada Disability Benefit in Budget 2024, but funding falls short
TORONTO, April 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with disabilities urgently need.
- TORONTO, April 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government has taken an important step on the Canada Disability Benefit by launching the program in the 2024 budget, however, the funding allocation and roll-out details are inadequate in providing the support people living with disabilities urgently need.
- The budget allocates $6.1 billion to the Canada Disability Benefit over six years and will be available to an estimated 600,000 Canadians starting in July 2025.
- Eligibility for this program has been set to Canadians with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate.
- Additionally, the program will be capped at $2,400 per year for each recipient, which equates to $200 per month.