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People with Disabilities Urge Federal Government to Raise Benefit Amount to Alleviate Poverty

  • Canadians with disabilities express disappointment over the $200 monthly cap of the Canada Disability Benefit, urging the government to raise the amount to meet their basic needs.
  • Advocates argue that the current-benefit leaves many people in poverty, unable to afford essentials like food, medication, and rent.
  • Calls for increased support continue as people with disabilities demand a livable-income-to-escape "legislated poverty."