Canadians waiting months for CRA approval needed for new federal disability benefit

Canadians with disabilities are often waiting months for the Canada Revenue Agency to review their applications for a tax ...
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Disability advocates drive change through the Doha Declaration

The Second World Summit for Social Development which concluded last month in Doha, was designed with inclusion at its core. Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, ...
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In Canterbury, change to disabled veterans tax credit has unintended consequences

Rep. Michael Moffett proposed legislation earlier this year to raise the cap on the optional disabled veterans’ tax credit. According to Moffett, the bill was designed to alleviate — not degrade — the ...
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Canada's life and health insurers streamline disability claims with single medical form

Canada's life and health insurers are introducing a harmonized disability medical form aimed at speeding up access to benefits and reducing paperworks for physicians. The move replaces multiple ...
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Tax consultant charged after Edmonton man’s $32K disability refund vanishes: ‘Just so relieved’

An Edmonton tax consultant accused of stealing more than $32,000 from her former client is now facing charges and will appear in court next month. Bruce Currie said he hired his neighbour, Ginger ...