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Disability Justice

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

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)

Virtual townhall on issues affecting people with disabilities during COVID-19

On April 7, 2020, Ontario Autism Coalition hosted a virtual town hall on COVID-19 hardships and its impact on the community of people with disabilities. Yola Grant, Executive Director of ISAC, presented on the federal…

April 21, 2020
Community Organizing, Disability Justice, Public Education

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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.