Who can Access the Canadian Non-Refundable Disability Tax Credit?: Perspectives Across Canada

The federal non-refundable Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is an important benefit for people with disabilities as it can provide funding to offset some of the additional costs associated with living with a disability. DTC recipients are also eligible for other federal benefits that can provide an important source of income for people living with disabilities. However, there are concerns about the restrictiveness of the eligibility criteria and the complexity of the application process, which may create barriers to accessing financial support for individuals with disabilities. The aim of this project is to explore how people living with disabilities access the DTC. We will describe the impact the DTC application process and eligibility has on the lives of people with disabilities. Through a review of existing policies and literature, analysis of public use data, and key informant interviews, the findings from this work can inform ongoing disability policy in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Rebecca Gewurtz;Emile Tompa;Robin Whitaker;Emile Tompa

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Partner:

Public Interest Law Centre;Legal Aid Manitoba

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University; Memorial University of Newfoundland; University of Toronto

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