disability

When the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) was announced in the 2024 federal budget, it got a lot of us excited. A survey by Angus Reid showed that a huge majority of Canadians—nine-in-ten—were on board with the idea. Even with all that enthusiasm, many people were skeptical about whether this benefit would meet the challenges of…

Make the CDB What it was Meant to Be: Individual Comments in the Canada Gazette In June 2024, the proposed Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) Regulations were published in Part I of the Canada Gazette. The draft regulations are open for public comment until September 23, 2024.  The proposed regulations detail how the Canada Disability Benefit…

Make the CDB What it was Meant to Be! Did you know that an estimated 16.8% of people with a disability in Canada live in poverty, compared to 9.3% of people without a disability?  When the federal government passed legislation to create the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), there was a lot of talk about lifting…

Make the CDB What it was Meant to Be: Send a Letter Submitting feedback on behalf of a group or collecting organizational endorsements is an effective way to encourage others to join your call. What should we send? CPJ has created a customizable template letter that draws on the key messages from CPJ and partner…

An Interview with the Our Voices Matter Advisory Council by Natalie Appleyard, February 2022. This edition of the Catalyst focuses on the themes of public trust and accountability. CPJ’s Natalie Appleyard asked members of the Ontario-based Our Voices Matter advisory council to share their thoughts on what could help build a sense of trust and…