"‘A real letdown": Disabled BC man reacts to federal budget's disability benefit

Описание: B.C. man James Schultz lives with bipolar disorder. He has been anxiously awaiting Canada’s federal budget, hoping it will help lift him out of poverty, as he is reliant on government support.

The Canada Disability Benefits Act became law last summer. The purpose was to reduce poverty and provide financial security for disabled community members. But when the amount was revealed last week in Ottawa, hope turned to disappointment for many.

Global's Angela Jung reports.

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