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Christine Brunsden Explains Why Many Eligible People Do Not Receive The Disability Tax Credit

Christine Brunsden Explains Why Many Eligible People Do Not Receive The Disability Tax Credit7 jul55 min

The Disability Tax Credit is one of those Canadian programs that sounds simple until you’re staring at the forms, your medical records, and a list of criteria written in a language nobody uses in real life. We talk with Christine Brunson, CEO of Benefits2.ca, about why so many people who qualify never apply, and why the system often feels like it demands the most effort from people who have the least energy to spare. Christine breaks down what the CRA actually wants to understand: functional...