New Federal Disability Benefit Launches in July - but Canadians Can’t Apply for It Yet

Canadians are getting money from the government this week

Eligible Canadians will get money from the government this week through several provincial and federal programs.

New federal disability benefit launches in July - but Canadians can’t apply for it yet

Ottawa has yet to publish an application form for the benefit, a delay advocates say could cause some people to miss out on at least the first monthly payment

The Canada Disability Benefit is supposed to roll out in July. Applications have yet to open

Without a minister for disability inclusion in PM Mark Carney’s cabinet, Canadian advocates are concerned about how much of a priority disability issues will be.