73 members of Parliament called for the immediate re-introduction of the Canada Disability Benefit Act through an open letter on April 12, 2022. This multi-party cooperation is a promising sign that government is ready to work to ensure the building of a truly inclusive Canada.
press releases
Statement on Federal Budget
Disability Without Poverty is disappointed-but not surprised-there was no reference to the Canada Disability Benefit in the federal budget today.
Statement on Canada Disability Benefit Petition response
Disabled Canadians Expect the Canada Disability Benefit to be Tabled Soon, following yesterday’s response to the Petition coordinated by Disability Without Poverty and presented in Parliament by Green Party MP Mike Morrice.
Statement on presentation of the Canada Disability Benefit petition to the House of Commons
Disabled Canadians encouraged by MP presenting the Canada Disability Benefit Petition to the House of Commons
Statement on Open letter from Senators to fast track a Canada Disability Benefit
Disabled Canadians applaud Senate support for the Canada Disability Benefit