The benefit for people with disabilities included in last week’s federal budget is too small and will leave too many people out, B.C. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Sheila Malcolmson said Monday. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is Tyee legislative bureau chief. Published April 24, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/04/24/BC-Pans-New-Federal-Disability-Benefit/

BC Pans New Federal Disability Benefit

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