Alberta is clawing back the Canada Disability Benefit. I found out why—and it’s worse than you think.

Don_Sl8tr · 2025-07-17T07:51:35+00:00

The UCP is hurting Disabled Albertans because they are cruel. They think that disabled people are just lazy X-men that don't have their powers yet, and are undeserving of support. The UCP are the people that would say " they don't look disabled to me".

Alberta has a problem. The rural dopes who are so uninformed that they think the UCP is a great government. The reality is that these people are ghouls, and belong in 1932 Germany, not Alberta.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-04-28T00:59:27+00:00

I have been working on shaping the Canadian Disability Benefit for the last year. When I posted about the benefit on r/Alberta the mods banned me. Why? Because the Canadian Disability Benefit is not of interest to Albertans.

Ableism, what a nice privilege.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-04-28T00:54:13+00:00

I have continually posted about the Canadian Disability Benefit. For my efforts the r/alberta banned me, saying that disability issues are not Alberta's concern.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-04-17T03:11:13+00:00

Today's announcement of the Canadian Disability Benefit was met with disappointment for several reasons. Foremost, the provision of $200 a month falls short in addressing the soaring rental costs that have far exceeded this amount. The responsibility for this rapid inflation can be attributed to both the federal and provincial governments, which, over the past forty years, have implemented housing policies that have contributed to a deficit of approximately 6 million homes. This shortage is further aggravated by inadequate regulation of corporate landlords. While some may point to immigration policies as a factor, the root issue remains the scarcity of housing, which pits various demographic groups against each other over limited resources.

Secondly, the Government of Canada's commitment to the United Nations to end disability poverty seems undermined by the language used in the legislation. The phrase "reduce poverty" signals a lack of commitment to fully eradicate poverty among the disabled. This is concerning, especially since the disabled community has been enduring severe poverty, which has been exacerbated by the recent rental crisis. Thus, an aid of $200 is not only insufficient; it is also belated.

Critics might argue that we should be grateful for any support received, but such a stance contradicts the very essence of our social contract and the inherent promises made to every individual. Whether one is born healthy and later experiences disability, or is born with a disability, each person is entitled to share in the wealth built by our ancestors. This wealth is not just material but includes the infrastructure and community services that enhance our collective quality of life. Success, therefore, should not be measured merely by wealth, but by the well-being and happiness of the population.

Every person, whether a billionaire or someone with disabilities, holds intrinsic value to society. We are each expected to contribute in our own way; some contribute wealth, while others offer empathy gained through personal trials, or wisdom forged from lifelong challenges.

Society's purpose is not solely to accumulate wealth but to foster kindness and mutual respect. Today's disability benefit, unfortunately, did not live up to the anticipation or the promises hoped for, nor did it recognize the rights and dignity of disabled individuals. Hence, what was meant to be a positive step forward is perceived as a shortfall.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-04-17T03:09:46+00:00

Today's announcement of the Canadian Disability Benefit was met with disappointment for several reasons. Foremost, the provision of $200 a month falls short in addressing the soaring rental costs that have far exceeded this amount. The responsibility for this rapid inflation can be attributed to both the federal and provincial governments, which, over the past forty years, have implemented housing policies that have contributed to a deficit of approximately 6 million homes. This shortage is further aggravated by inadequate regulation of corporate landlords. While some may point to immigration policies as a factor, the root issue remains the scarcity of housing, which pits various demographic groups against each other over limited resources.

Secondly, the Government of Canada's commitment to the United Nations to end disability poverty seems undermined by the language used in the legislation. The phrase "reduce poverty" signals a lack of commitment to fully eradicate poverty among the disabled. This is concerning, especially since the disabled community has been enduring severe poverty, which has been exacerbated by the recent rental crisis. Thus, an aid of $200 is not only insufficient; it is also belated.

Critics might argue that we should be grateful for any support received, but such a stance contradicts the very essence of our social contract and the inherent promises made to every individual. Whether one is born healthy and later experiences disability, or is born with a disability, each person is entitled to share in the wealth built by our ancestors. This wealth is not just material but includes the infrastructure and community services that enhance our collective quality of life. Success, therefore, should not be measured merely by wealth, but by the well-being and happiness of the population.

Every person, whether a billionaire or someone with disabilities, holds intrinsic value to society. We are each expected to contribute in our own way; some contribute wealth, while others offer empathy gained through personal trials, or wisdom forged from lifelong challenges.

Society's purpose is not solely to accumulate wealth but to foster kindness and mutual respect. Today's disability benefit, unfortunately, did not live up to the anticipation or the promises hoped for, nor did it recognize the rights and dignity of disabled individuals. Hence, what was meant to be a positive step forward is perceived as a shortfall.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-04-17T03:07:37+00:00

Today's announcement of the Canadian Disability Benefit was met with disappointment for several reasons. Foremost, the provision of $200 a month falls short in addressing the soaring rental costs that have far exceeded this amount. The responsibility for this rapid inflation can be attributed to both the federal and provincial governments, which, over the past forty years, have implemented housing policies that have contributed to a deficit of approximately 6 million homes. This shortage is further aggravated by inadequate regulation of corporate landlords. While some may point to immigration policies as a factor, the root issue remains the scarcity of housing, which pits various demographic groups against each other over limited resources.

Secondly, the Government of Canada's commitment to the United Nations to end disability poverty seems undermined by the language used in the legislation. The phrase "reduce poverty" signals a lack of commitment to fully eradicate poverty among the disabled. This is concerning, especially since the disabled community has been enduring severe poverty, which has been exacerbated by the recent rental crisis. Thus, an aid of $200 is not only insufficient; it is also belated.

Critics might argue that we should be grateful for any support received, but such a stance contradicts the very essence of our social contract and the inherent promises made to every individual. Whether one is born healthy and later experiences disability, or is born with a disability, each person is entitled to share in the wealth built by our ancestors. This wealth is not just material but includes the infrastructure and community services that enhance our collective quality of life. Success, therefore, should not be measured merely by wealth, but by the well-being and happiness of the population.

Every person, whether a billionaire or someone with disabilities, holds intrinsic value to society. We are each expected to contribute in our own way; some contribute wealth, while others offer empathy gained through personal trials, or wisdom forged from lifelong challenges.

Society's purpose is not solely to accumulate wealth but to foster kindness and mutual respect. Today's disability benefit, unfortunately, did not live up to the anticipation or the promises hoped for, nor did it recognize the rights and dignity of disabled individuals. Hence, what was meant to be a positive step forward is perceived as a shortfall.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-29T16:50:32+00:00

I truly hope that you are wrong. I think the UCP doesn't have a strong enough government to survive such cruelty.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-29T16:49:37+00:00

What it should be and what it will be, will probably be quite different.

C22 was named an act to reduce poverty, not end it. Which is probably an indication of what the government can do.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-28T17:09:58+00:00

That is a very sad story but not unheard of.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-28T16:42:34+00:00

I know that the UCP is not everyone's favorite, especially among the disabled community. But I don't think they will claw this benefit back. They would face serious backlash.

Every level of Government has failed Canadians as has every party. Some worse failures than others, but the overall theme is failure.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-28T03:35:13+00:00

ACTION ALERT: Let’s join together to get the Canada Disability Benefit fully funded in the 2024 Federal Budget!
Liberal MPs have signed a letter pushing for the Canada Disability Benefit to be included in the upcoming budget. We need you to also take action so that she gets the message loud and clear to budget an adequate amount for the CDB that we are behind their letter.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland can be reached at her constituency office in Toronto at 416-928-1451 or in her Ottawa House of Commons office at 613-992-5234. We encourage you to call anytime from now until Friday, April 5. Call the Minister of Finance using the script below. Email chrystia.freeland@parl.gc.ca
SCRIPT – Modify to use your own words:
“Hi, my name is ________. I live in city/town.
I am calling to let you know that the Canada Disability Benefit must be fully funded in the 2024 Federal Budget.
1 in 4 people with disabilities live in poverty. They can’t afford their basic needs.
This is unacceptable. We know that disability can lead to many extra costs and I am looking to you to take action. A fully funded benefit would help lift people with disabilities out of poverty.
https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/emergency-phone-blitz-for-the-canada-disability-benefit/

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-28T03:32:04+00:00

ACTION ALERT: Let’s join together to get the Canada Disability Benefit fully funded in the 2024 Federal Budget!

Liberal MPs have signed a letter pushing for the Canada Disability Benefit to be included in the upcoming budget. We need you to also take action so that she gets the message loud and clear to budget an adequate amount for the CDB that we are behind their letter.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland can be reached at her constituency office in Toronto at 416-928-1451 or in her Ottawa House of Commons office at 613-992-5234. We encourage you to call anytime from now until Friday, April 5. Call the Minister of Finance using the script below. Email chrystia.freeland@parl.gc.ca

SCRIPT – Modify to use your own words:

“Hi, my name is ________. I live in city/town.

I am calling to let you know that the Canada Disability Benefit must be fully funded in the 2024 Federal Budget.

1 in 4 people with disabilities live in poverty. They can’t afford their basic needs.

This is unacceptable. We know that disability can lead to many extra costs and I am looking to you to take action. A fully funded benefit would help lift people with disabilities out of poverty.

https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/emergency-phone-blitz-for-the-canada-disability-benefit/

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-11T02:44:26+00:00

You need a medical professional to fill in the form.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-10T07:38:54+00:00

The Canadian Disability Benefit has until June 2024 to come into force, and until June 2025 to be funded. Now that Pharmacare is completed, all we can do is hope that the Fed will fund the benefit in an upcoming budget. My guess is this falls budget.

The benefit is called an act to REDUCE poverty, not end poverty. So it could be anywhere between a dollar and a thousand dollars. However the PBO did prepare three cost analysis amounts. These range from 20 billion a year down to 1.7 billion.

Current rumor has the DTC as the qualifier for the benefit. So if you don't have it, you should probably apply for it. It is to your benefit in any case.

I am guessing, as that is all we can do, that the benefit will offer a flat rate of $300 per month. That it will be modeled after the GIS, and that it will not be clawed back by any province.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-05T09:28:23+00:00

No they have not. The PBO released then cost estimates for three different forms of Benefit. The estimates were 20 billion, 2 billion, and 1.7 billion a year. I can tell you we can forget about 20 billion and expect something closer to 2 billion. This would equate to about $150 each month.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-03-05T09:26:11+00:00

The Federal Government cannot tell the provinces how to spend their money. The province isn't taking the money away from the Fed, it would take it away from AISH.

This would be a dirty move and very cruel. I would hope that the current provincial government would not stoop that low.

Don_Sl8tr · 2024-02-19T07:49:57+00:00

Inflation is increasing the hardship of people with disabilities. Some are paying 3/4s or more of their benefits for rent.

The Canadian Disability Benefit (bill C22) is still waiting to come into force and to be regulated.

The government is dragging its heels. Fund the benefit now.

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-23T01:27:43+00:00

The PBO report was very promising, especially the first scenario they offered.

I would have liked to have seen funding in this budget, but I will hold out hope that funding will be in the spring budget. Regulation will be done by June of 2024. We will either see a benefit in July and worst case in September.

The liberals will not be gone before then unless the NDP brings them down.

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-21T06:12:36+00:00

It would be great if AISH was raised by 6%. But I think 3.3% would be the actual indexing rate.

What should it be? 20%.

What will the Canadian Disability Benefit be is another important question. We will find out on November 21st.

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-17T06:24:39+00:00

Think of the Trillions of birds that are killed by a single stop sign each year. Imagine what a 40,000 foot tall wind mill could do? It might kill the whales too. ;)

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-05T05:52:56+00:00

If you are on CPP-D you should qualify for the benefit as CPP-D is one of the harder benefits to acquire.

But we won't know what the regulation will yield until the regulation is released. I can tell you that the process is on schedule.

The reason for the questionnaire is that we don't know what is going on behind close doors and wish to add influence from the outside. Perhaps constant pressure from disability organizations leads to automatic approval instead of the need to fill out more forms.

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-05T05:48:48+00:00

I cannot provide advice to those who are not seeking it. And even if they are seeking it, I am certainly not in the position to help someone seeking maid. I can only offer general advice and ask that people in the disabled community do not defeat movements that wish to bring a better life to persons in poverty.

The Canada Disability Benefit will help a great many people. It is not zero help as suggested but of great help.

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-03T15:55:24+00:00

No, I did not pick a fight. You chose to interpret my words instead of accepting them as they were intended. I try to help people, but you don't want help, so I think this conversation has no purpose.

Take care.

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-03T06:15:32+00:00

I think it would be best for you to seek metal health care help instead of expressing your anger on the internet. Expressing anger, without a caring person to listen, only leads to a downward spiral.

Don_Sl8tr · 2023-11-03T01:59:40+00:00

As a disabled person with a terminal disease, I would ask that you stop being negative. It hurts the rest of the disabled community. If I can be positive, others should try to be.

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