disability

B.C.’s opposition Conservatives and families of children with autism are urging the province to reconsider planned changes to disability funding, warning some could lose access to key supports under the new system.

British Columbia’s government is creating a new benefit program that broadens support for families of children and youth with disabilities. The province said Tuesday it...

British Columbia will do away with rules that claw back funds from couples on disability assistance. 

The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.