"I want to congratulate the minister for his speech and thank him for his commitment, as a father, thank him for his commitment to simplify the disability tax credit. Our people should be spending their time living their lives rather than filling out forms. We want to make life simple for people who already have enough challenges."
"Statistics Canada's Canadian Survey on Disability identified about eight million Canadians age 15 and older who had a disability in 2022. Of those, about 40 per cent had a condition classified as severe or very severe."
"The Canadian Tax Observatory says about 84 per cent of the eight million people living with disabilities have not been able to qualify for the tax credit. Disability advocates have been pushing to make the qualification process easier."
The Liberal government's proposed changes to the disability tax credit application process aim to assist Canadians with disabilities. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre praised the reforms, emphasizing the need for simplification. The non-refundable credit helps individuals over 18 reduce their income tax by over $1,500. However, a significant number of Canadians with disabilities struggle to qualify, with 84% unable to access the credit. Advocates have long called for easier qualification processes to support those facing challenges due to disabilities.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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