Why Bill C-22 will be a ‘life-saver’ for many Canadians amid possible recession
. They used their protest signs to transform parking spaces across the downtown into accessible spots.“Imagine if everything was, in fact, accessible around us,” Khedr said.There are still unanswered questions when it comes to eligibility and how much people would receive from the government under the benefit, but once passed, the particulars will be made clear as part of the Regulatory process, according to Tara Beauport, press secretary for Qualtrough.
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough speaks during question period in the House of Common on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.There are still questions about how the act will be federally coordinated with other provincial benefits, but the government is “working closely with the provinces and territories to ensure harmonization on the design,” Beauport said.
Earlier this month in parliament, Qualtrough noted passing this bill would lift “hundreds of thousands” of persons with disabilities out of poverty.Bank of Canada says economy will ‘stall’ amid rate hike but skirts recession call When the study is completed, there will be a report stage and a final reading in the House before the bill reaches the Senate.Though inflation is slowing — down to 6.9 per cent in September compared with a high of 8.1 per cent in June — it remains one of the biggest concerns both for Canadians and the government.