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Liberals leave disability benefit bill in limbo as Parliament breaks for summer
Sunday, June 26th, 2022
When the bill was reintroduced… consultations were ongoing even as it took months for the government to bring the same bill back to the table for debate. The regulations will outline who would be eligible, the amount of the benefit, how often it will be paid and how, and an appeals process if applications are denied. There is also a big concern that the benefit might interact negatively with provincial programs resulting in clawbacks on other programs…
Tags: budget, disabilities, jurisdiction, participation, poverty, standard of living
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Federal Liberals slash criminal pardon application fee to $50 as of new year
Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
The Fresh Start coalition, comprising over 60 groups, said the reforms would help people with records reintegrate into society, promote workforce participation and improve community safety… the minister’s office said that by reducing the fee and shortening the wait periods to apply for a record suspension, “we will significantly reduce barriers to reintegration and rehabilitation.”
Tags: corrections, ideology, participation
Posted in Child & Family Policy Context | No Comments »