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Feds trim funding for disabled groups
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
September 06, 2012
Over the next three years, the amount of directed grant and community inclusion initiative funding will decrease to 65% of current levels in 2013-2014 and 35% in 2014-2015… It appears as though the Harper government is no longer content to just go after groups like the environmental lobby. It now feels it necessary to go after groups which advocate on behalf of people living with disabilities.
Tags: budget, disabilities, ideology, participation, poverty, rights, standard of living
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OAS changes will hurt disabled
Friday, April 6th, 2012
April 05, 2012
Between 45 and 60% of those on social assistance have a disability and this number continues to rise. Many have been, and will continue to be, excluded from the current labour market unless significant new initiatives are created to remove barriers to employment… Disabled people tend to have a lesser life expectancy. Should an exemption be made for persons with disabilities in regard to a change in age eligibility for OAS and CPP? The other long-term option as advocated by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities is for a greater federal role in a basic income support program for people with disabilities who have been excluded from the labour market. A “first step” would be to make the Disability Tax Credit refundable.
Tags: budget, disabilities, pensions, poverty, standard of living
Posted in Social Security Debates | No Comments »
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