Canadian government announced the opening of applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), set to begin on June 20, 2025, as stated by Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu. This initiative targets working-age, low-income individuals with disabilities, with the first payments scheduled for July 2025 for applications received and approved by June 30, 2025. Eligible Canadians can apply through accessible methods, including online platforms, in-person at Service Canada offices, or by phone, aiming to ensure barrier-free access. The program builds on the government’s commitment to support approximately 1.2 million Canadians with disabilities, with an initial funding allocation of $1.4 billion over five years, as outlined in the 2024 federal budget. Applications will be processed through Employment and Social Development Canada, with eligibility requiring proof of disability and income below a set threshold, details of which are expected to be finalized by June 19, 2025. The announcement follows a pilot phase that assisted over 970 vulnerable individuals since 2019 under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot, now extended to December 31, 2025, with a 2025 cap of 950 applicants. Public response, noted through posts found on X, indicates growing interest, with some highlighting the program’s potential to address labor shortages in sectors like healthcare and construction.
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