by Amy Ma | Nov 23, 2023 | Front Page, Press Releases
For Immediate Release November 23, 2023 People with disabilities left out of latest Fall Economic Statement (Toronto) – People with disabilities forgotten yet again in latest budget, as cost of food and housing continue to rise. We are disappointed to see people...
by Amy Ma | Nov 22, 2023 | Bill C-22, Front Page
First Reflections By Michelle Hewitt, Chair – Disability Without Poverty Recently a report was published by the Parliamentary Budget Officer called The Canada Disability Benefit: Model and Scenarios. Given that it’s the first report that puts any numbers to what...
by Amy Ma | Nov 8, 2023 | Bill C-22, Front Page
The theme for IDPD 2023 is “United in action to rescue and achieve the sustainable development goals for, with and by persons with disabilities”. These goals include: No poverty; zero hunger; improved health and wellbeing; gender equity; and reduced...
by Amy Ma | Oct 17, 2023 | Front Page, Press Releases
For Immediate Release October 17, 2023 ‘Shape the CDB’ online tool to help end poverty for people with disabilities. (Toronto) – We’re reimagining the inclusion of people with disabilities in policy design. Meet Shape the CDB: an ambitious project to hear...
by Amy Ma | Oct 15, 2023 | Bill C-22, Front Page
Canada Disability Benefit essential now as persons with disability live in deep poverty in the face of rising costs By Rabia Khedr and Michelle Hewitt Will the 44th Canadian Parliament go down in history as the one that unanimously ensured that people with...
by Amy Ma | Sep 18, 2023 | Bill C-22, Front Page
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...
