bill c-22
Bill C-22 is a proposed federal income supplement to move people with disabilities out of poverty.
Keeping track of Bill C-22’s progress
Completed steps
Royal Assent June 22, 2023
Third Reading in Senate – May 18, 2023
Report from SOCI committee submitted May 11
May 10 SOCI committee meeting
May 4 SOCI committee meeting
May 3 SOCI committee meeting
April 27 SOCI committee meeting
April 20 SOCI committee meeting
April 19 SOCI committee meeting
March 30 SOCI committee meeting
March 29 SOCI committee meeting
March 23 SOCI committee meeting
March 22 SOCI committee meeting
Second Reading in Senate – March 9, 2023
First Reading in Senate – February 2, 2023
Third Reading – February 2, 2023
Our written submission to HUMA
Translation of all 152 written submissions into both languages
Report from HUMA Committee submitted December 14
December 13 HUMA Committee meeting
December 7 HUMA committee meeting
November 16 HUMA committee meeting
November 14 HUMA committee meeting
November 2 HUMA committee meeting
October 31 HUMA committee meeting
Second reading – October 18, 2022
First reading – June 2, 2022
Text of Bill C-22
Current status
Current status (LEGISinfo)
Governor General grated Royal Assent June 22.
Upcoming events
The government must choose a date within a year of Royal Assent to “come into force”, starting the clock on regulations.
Sitting days for Senate
Sitting days for House of Commons
Blog
From #WheresTheBill to #BudgetTheBenefit
On June 22, Bill C-22 became law. Where do we go from here? Join Disability Without Poverty to get the latest scoop. We want to update you on the current status of regulations, the question of budgeting for the benefit, and an update from DWP.
People with disabilities in Canada one step closer to financial independence
Today, after tireless advocacy from Canadians living with disabilities Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act, received Royal Assent. The Canada Disability Benefit Act creates a new supplemental income for people living with a disability, which seeks to support financial security for a community that is twice as likely to live in poverty.
Open letter to Senate regarding Bill C-22
Over 275 community stakeholders and nearly 800 individuals have signed an open letter calling for Bill C-22 to be passed into law by June 2023.
Disability policy tests Canadian values
People with disabilities need financial relief and they need it now. And it’s affecting their health, wellness and longevity.
Disabled people kept in a cycle of poverty
The proposed Canada Disability Benefit could help address inequality — but only if it’s a top-up that doesn’t lead to provincial benefits being clawed back.
Year-End review of the Canada Disability Benefit
In celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, join Disability Without Poverty to find out how our year went and where things are going with the Canada Disability Benefit. We’ll talk about our achievements these past 12 months and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for next year.