NEWS & NOTES

Federal Updates Budget Implementation Bill Update The federal government tabled Budget 2025 in November, committing to two measures related to the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB): Not treat the CDB as income under the Income Tax Act , thereby protecting recipients from clawbacks in other federal income-tested programs such as the Canada Child Benefit, and; To introduce a new one-time $150 supplemental payment to help offset the cost of applying for or renewing the Disab

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Effective February 16, 2026 the price of the Access2card will be $25 for a three year card and $35 for a five-year card. Any cards purchased before this date will remain at the current price of $20 for a three year card and $30 for a five-year card to help improve the program and support accessibility for years to come.

Federal Updates Budget 2025 Highlights The government tabled Budget 2025 on November 4. Here’s what we saw related to disability poverty: New one-time $150 payment Budget 2025 introduces a one-time supplemental payment of $150 to help offset the cost of applying for or renewing the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) . Applies only to people who qualify for both the DTC and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) . Retroactive to the launch of the CDB and expected to roll out

It happens quietly, without warning, to families everywhere. One day, you’re given news that flips your world upside down. The words spoken in that moment can feel heavy, even devastating. Too often, the message is painted in shadows—limitations, losses, and impossibilities. But what if the story began differently?