Canadians living with disabilities are facing significant challenges during this difficult time, with some experiencing job insecurity and others seeing increased costs for personal support workers, medication, and medical supplies. As we work together to restart the economy, we must continue to protect health and safety, and ensure the right supports are in place for all Canadians.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced support to help Canadians with disabilities deal with extra expenses during the pandemic.
“Our Government continues to listen to and support all Canadians during these unprecedented times. The supports announced today will help Canadians with disabilities maintain their independence, health, safety and dignity, as they manage the increased costs of living associated with Covid-19 pandemic.” said, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament, Sault Ste. Marie
This support includes a special one-time, tax-free payment to individuals who are certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit as of June 1, 2020, as follows:
$600 for Canadians with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate.
$300 for Canadians with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and who are eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension.
$100 for Canadians with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and who are eligible for the OAS pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
Combined with the special payments of $300 for Canadians who are eligible for the OAS pension and the additional $200 for those eligible for the GIS, all seniors with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate will receive a total of $600 in special payments. People who are eligible for this special payment will receive it automatically.
The Government of Canada recognizes that people with disabilities are also at higher risk of job loss during economic downturns. To help Canadians with disabilities get and maintain good jobs so they can continue to support themselves and their families, the government will:
· Create a National Workplace Accessibility Stream through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. A new investment of $15 million in 2020-21 will provide community organizations with resources to improve workplace accessibility and access to jobs in response to COVID-19, including by helping employers set up accessible and effective work-from-home arrangements. This support will also cover expanding accessible online training opportunities and helping connect Canadians with disabilities working from home with employers.
· Invest $1.18 million in five new projects across the country through the Accessible Technology Program. With this funding, organizations will develop dynamic and affordable technology, such as accessible payment terminals for retailers and tools to make communication easier for Canadians with disabilities in the digital economy.
As we mark National AccessAbility Week, we reaffirm our commitment to continue listening to and working in partnership with persons with disabilities to maintain their health, safety, and dignity as we address the wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19.
I believe the promised odsp payment was vetoed
Bunch of hypocrites. You all have money to never go hungry or other things. We are disabled. Do you think we wanted this to happen. 600 dollars for us can go a long way .but I suppose you never had to go through this .give us what you promised. It’s ours.
I am on DCPP have been for 14yrs, after having worked for 25yrs and I get the DTC, does anyone know exactly when we are supposed to receive the $600? It will go along way to help with the $167 a month I’m paying in dispensing fees now for my 14 prescriptions every 30 days due to the 30 day limit on prescriptions
I would like to know when is the payment to be deposited in our account if you have a Disability Tax Credit Certificate. I’m able to claim the Disability Tax Credit on my income tax so therefore should be able to receive the $600. But the government doesn’t give a date on when to expect this money in your back account. I’m sure that people who qualify should know when to expect this money. If you say your going to receive this then you should at least know when to expect the amount. Please notify us on when we can expect this payment. Give us a date. Also you say anyone who is over 65 and gets old age pension should receive $300. When can you tell people when they will receive this amount. It would be nice to have a date when people who get old age pension. Everything goes up in price. So we all need to have a date we can expect it as these two items say you don’t have apply for it. Everyone would like the details on the date they should receive these benefits.
Ok they announce it, says it will be AUTOMATIC. i have a D.T.C., ok ok….they say as of JUNE 1st…..ok fine but exactly when will this payment be AUTOMATICALLY deposited. I have surfed around for over two hours, no one says, no even the stupid press give a firm date. Like give me break. Tell Canada WHEN the darn money goes into your accounts for gosh sakes!
never before have i heard of this tax credit.. im on disability and should automatically qualify for this extra money due to covid expenses… WHY ARE WE BEING SHOVED UNDER THE RUG….TOTALLY NOT FAIR..
Clint Nolan come on guys, it’s a drop in the bucket, everything is costing more for everyone not just the average working person………I’m disabled but don’t qualify for any of this!!!!!
Where is the equality. I paid into everything you guys paid into so why don’t we qualify???????
But not one word about reunification of families 😢 Soon my family will be needing to ask about government funded mental health support to survive this struggle.
Great new!!! Happy for anyone that gets it.
Doesn’t actually help everyone on disability, it goes only to the people qualified for the disibility tax credit. So if you are on ODSP and don’t get the DTC already don’t get your hopes up. :/ https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/information-medical-practitioners/eligibility-criteria-disability-tax-credit.html
I’ve never even heard of this tax credit.. been on odsp for 8 years, and come to think of it, I’ve never even met my case worker lol .. what a system
Nice that trudope finally remembered the stupid pos
People on ODSP are gonna get stiffed too
Alan Waller I agree
Alan Waller people on disability’s income hasn’t changed? From my understanding anyways…
Ashley Ann no but neither did seniors income so everyone should be helped.
Laurie Faught except for the people still working? Seniors are at a complete disadvantage needing people to get things for them, longer waits for PSW because of lack of staffing and covid restrictions.
Ashley Ann make sense
Alan Waller ppl on ODSP have been eligible for an additional $100 single/$200 family per month from March – July to help with add’l costs due to Covid
https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/
Laurie Faught from my goddamn tax dollars!! I didn’t stop working and didn’t get any magic money get your damn hand out and. Scram
Alan Waller what about people who don’t qualify for ODSP and are only on CPPD? They still get no help and everything has gone up.
Dawna Kinnunen per month? They’ve handed it out twice
Meanwhile the average working person gets stiffed
Frank Montagna we get to pay to all the money back that these bums are getting
Don’t think Clint it obvious you don’t have the brain capacity
What’s classy if you’re rich and trashy if you’re poor? Taking money from the government.
Frank Montagna communism at its best
Parmveer Gill makes me sick then you got people complaining that they have to go back to work like get off your asses I never stopped
Looking for a pat on the back? Hey everybody look, Frank Montagna never stopped working but he seems to have anger issues.
Clint Nolan Don’t be a douchebag. Everybody suffers.
Shari Duval unfortunately thats not the case. I know of quite a few people on welfare that are also collect cerb and living like kings. No way they are suffering.
Clint Nolan I called the hot line on about 10 of these mooches already
Frank Montagna bless your soul
Clint Nolan come on guys, it’s a drop in the bucket, everything is costing more for everyone not just the average working person………I’m disabled but don’t qualify for any of this!!!!!
Where is the equality. I paid into everything you guys paid into so why don’t we qualify???????
Maarit Steinwedel i work, i get sweet F A
Clint Nolan thanks I guess I’m a professional bummmmm!
Jerk now who’s racist???? Racist on profession and inability to work, I’d gladly work but can’t.
Inequality???
Clint Nolan right and that’s not right!
Maarit Steinwedel wtf are you talking about? Are you on the dope?
Clint Nolan disabled people are bummms?????
Maarit Steinwedel i thought i said welfare bums, didnt think i mentioned disabled people. Calm your tits.
Clint Nolan this post is not about welfare, it’s about people on disability, not on dope, I just know how to read.
And nowhere did you post about welfare bums!
Maarit Steinwedel no he was just being completely ignorant. I’m sorry for his comment
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