HUMA Committee Report
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Twentieth Report
Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)44th Parliament, 1st Session
Study
Canada Disability Benefit| Canada Disability Benefit |
| In the opinion of the committee, the government should safeguard the Canada Disability Benefit from any potential clawbacks and engage in comprehensive consultations with the disability community to ensure the effective implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit by: (i) ensuring that the Canada Disability Benefit is adequate to lift people living with disabilities out of poverty, (ii) ensuring that the Canada Disability Benefit is accessible through the reconsideration of the Disability Tax Credit as a barrier to access, and establishing a more equitable and accessible enrolment method, (iii) acknowledging the multitude of unseen expenses associated with living with a disability, which exacerbates financial strain, particularly amidst escalating costs of living and inflation crises, (iv) recognizing the adverse impact of benefit entitlement reductions as families earn higher taxable incomes, perpetuating cycles of poverty among lower-income households, (v) collaborating with provinces and territories to fortify support systems for individuals with disabilities, thereby fostering inclusive and supportive communities across the country; And the Committee report this to the House. |
| A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No.112) is tabled. |