The Government of Canada has introduced legislation to create a new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). The benefit would reduce poverty and support financial security by providing direct financial support to low-income, working-age Canadians with disabilities.
Day: June 22, 2021
Canadians with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty than those without disabilities, a situation that has been made even worse by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By addressing the longstanding inequities that lead to financial insecurity, hardships and social exclusion faced by persons with disabilities, the Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to building a disability-inclusive Canada.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, joined 1,500 business owners, organizations and industry leaders from across the country yesterday to kick off CanadianSME’s Small Business Expo 2021.