US EditionApplications open for new disability benefit program, payments start next month
- Canada's new disability benefit program is now open for applications, offering up to $200 a month to eligible individuals.
- The program targets people with disabilities aged 18 to 64 who have the disability tax credit approval.
- Payments are expected to begin in July, planned to support provincial and territorial programs.
- Minister Hajdu acknowledged criticism, stating that the benefit aims for fuller autonomy but may not adequately address poverty.
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Applications open for new disability benefit program, payments start next month
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Canada Disability Benefit news, updates and how to apply - MoneySense
The Canada Disability Benefit is here, and it’s about time. Nearly five years have passed since the benefit was first announced by the Liberal government in September 2020, as part of a broader disability inclusion plan. After many delays and much deliberation, the benefit received royal assent—meaning it was signed into law—in June 2023. The regulations for the benefit came into force on May 15, 2025. Applications opened on June 20, 2025. The …
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