Promise to extend sickness benefits would cost $4B over the same time period
People who lost DTC eligibility under now-changed rules had to close their RDSPs and repay $34.4 million in grants and bonds
The DTC is key to programs such as the RDSP and Child Disability Benefit
The pre-budget report also recommends reforming the registered disability savings plan
Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2021
The one-time payment will be tax free and is meant to cover pandemic-related costs
The government is already lowering minimum withdrawal rates for RRIFs
An additional 35,000 Canadians would be eligible for DTC under Tory plan
The report also argues for a basic income to address poverty in the disability community
Senate committee's recommendations would increase enrolment and make accessing funds easier for planholders