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The Canada Disability Benefit is not enough

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of medically assisted death. It’s long-past time to talk about how many disabled Canadians struggle to financially support themselves. In BC, groceries alone can cost around $1,263 a month, which is an even harder hit for the 16.5% of disabled Canadians living in poverty. The new Canada Disability Benefit is an upcoming benefit for disabled folks who meet certain qualifications. While it’s a step in the right direction, the monthly payment of $200 is barely enough to cover basic needs in this tense economy.  BC’s Persons with Disabilities assistance program grants eligible…

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