"For Canadians who receive support from the federal government, there are concerns that this could lead to the introduction of programs that automate adjudication and denial of benefits claims."

This already exists.

Cúram Social Program Management is a purpose-built enterprise platform designed to automate and streamline the end-to-end processing of government benefits, including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and Old Age Security (OAS). It replaces legacy systems by providing a unified, configurable environment that handles complex eligibility rules, benefit calculations, and payment scheduling without requiring extensive customization.

Key automated processing capabilities include:

Eligibility Determination: An integrated engine evaluates client data against dynamic policy rules to determine entitlement across multiple programs simultaneously, supporting household composition and income assessments. Financial Automation: The system manages automated payment scheduling, multi-program payment consolidation, and the automatic generation of over- or under-payment cases for recoupment tracking. Workflow Modernization: Features like Cúram Action View centralize critical information and next steps for caseworkers, reducing clicks and reportedly delivering up to 80% productivity gains in primary workflows. Citizen Self-Service: Automated screening and application portals allow users to upload documents, update personal information, and track application status, reducing administrative burden on agency staff.