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Disability Justice

Update on the Canada Disability Benefit – Summer 2023

On June 22, 2023, Bill C-22 received Royal Assent and became law. This is great news, but the important work of figuring out the details of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is just beginning. We…

August 31, 2023
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Justice, Policy Advocacy, Poverty Reduction

Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal rules that Ontario’s Guide Dog Benefit is discriminatory

Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) offer a monthly Guide Dog Benefit for routine care of a guide dog. Those on social assistance could receive $84 per month only if the…

August 17, 2023
Disability Justice, Human Rights, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

New Case: ODSP: Protecting Income Support Recipients from Double Recovery

When an Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipient turns 65, they may qualify for Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. In addition, OAS recipients with low income may also receive additional income support via the Guaranteed…

August 14, 2023
Disability Justice, Litigation, Old Age Security (OAS), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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Federal Budget 2024: ISAC’s Pre-Budget Submission (August 2023)

Every federal budget cycle includes a period for public submissions well in advance of budget deliberations. ISAC submitted recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance during the first 2024 Federal Budget pre-budget submission period which…

August 8, 2023
Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Disability Justice, Employment Insurance (EI), Employment Standards, Federal Budgets, Indigenous Justice, Migrant Workers, Policy Advocacy
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Press Release: Bill C-22 (Canada Disability Benefit) Passed by the House, Moves Closer to Becoming Law; Appeal Rights Enshrined

TORONTO, ON – The Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) applauds members of the House of Commons for passing the long-awaited Bill C-22 (Canada Disability Benefit). The Bill will now return to the Senate for final…

June 15, 2023
Access to Justice, Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Justice, Press Release

Update on Bill C-22 (Canada Disability Benefit) – May 2023

On Thursday May 18, 2023, the Senate passed Bill C-22 with the amendments adopted by the SOCI Committee. This is welcome news! The amendments that were added to the Bill will make it so that:…

May 25, 2023
Access to Justice, Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Justice

Tell the Senate to Pass a Stronger Bill C-22!

ARCH Disability Law Centre, the Income Security Advocacy Centre, and many other community legal clinics and advocates across Ontario have closely followed the progress of Bill C-22 – Canada Disability Benefit Act as it has…

May 9, 2023
Access to Justice, Campaigns, Disability Justice
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ISAC in the Senate on Bill C-22 (Canada Disability Benefit)

Bill C-22 (Canada Disability Benefit) has been moving through Parliament over the last several months. The purpose of the Bill is to create a new federal income benefit for people with disabilities. The Bill initially…

April 14, 2023
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Justice, Government Benefits - General, Policy Advocacy
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Statement on Government Cuts to Life-Saving Healthcare Program Serving Uninsured People

ISAC is profoundly disappointed that the Ontario Government plans to end a vital program that provides OHIP coverage to uninsured people living in Ontario. This program successfully improves health outcomes and reduces financial hardship for…

March 28, 2023
Disability Justice, Human Rights, Migrant Workers

Change the Future for People with Disabilities Now! Take Action on the Canada Disability Benefit!

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve life for people with disabilities who live in poverty. In 30 minutes or less, you can change the future right now. Your 3-Step Checklist: Taking action to strengthen…

March 2, 2023
Access to Justice, Campaigns, Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Justice, Government Benefits - General

Disability Tax Credit eligibility has been expanded

ISAC welcomes the Canada Disability Tax Credit (DTC) eligibility criteria expansion for mental functions and life-sustaining therapy. People living with mental disorders have long faced multiple barriers accessing the DTC. The DTC is a non-refundable…

August 8, 2022
Disability Justice, Government Benefits - General
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In the Media: “Woman with disabilities nears medically assisted death after futile bid for affordable housing”, CTV News

ISAC’s Senior Policy Analyst Devorah Kobluk was interviewed for a CTV News story on the topic of medically assisted dying (MAiD). Read the full story on CTV News’ website here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/woman-with-disabilities-nears-medically-assisted-death-after-futile-bid-for-affordable-housing-1.5882202

April 30, 2022
Disability Justice, In the Media, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
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This site contains general legal information for people in Ontario, Canada. It is not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem. ISAC is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization. ISAC is funded by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). The funding for this website is also provided by LAO. The views expressed in any of ISAC’s publications (including written, oral, or visual) are the views of the clinic and do not necessarily reflect those of LAO.