Canada Disability Benefit Approved: First Payments Coming July 2025, Says Minister Kamal Khera

The Government of Canada has officially approved the final regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing the financial security of approximately 600,000 working-age Canadians with disabilities. The first payments are scheduled to be delivered in July 2025.

Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, hailed the move as a “truly historic moment,” emphasizing the transformative impact the benefit will have on the lives of Canadians with disabilities.

“This Benefit is the first of its kind and will improve the financial security of 600,000 Canadians with Disabilities. From the start, our goal has been to ensure that everyone who receives the benefit is better off,” said Minister Khera.

The final Canada Disability Benefit regulations have been approved!

The Canada Disability Benefit will be delivered on time, with the first cheques going out in July 2025.

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The CDB is designed to provide low- and modest-income working-age Canadians with disabilities up to $200 per month, amounting to a maximum of $2,400 annually. The benefit will be indexed to inflation to ensure its value remains protected over time.

Minister Khera also thanked several provinces and territories for their commitment to not claw back the benefit, ensuring that recipients truly benefit from the financial support.

“I want to thank the governments of Nunavut, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Yukon, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador for their commitment to not claw back the benefit,” she said.

With tax season approaching, Minister Khera urged Canadians with disabilities to file their taxes and apply for the Canada Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to ensure they receive the benefit.

“With tax season approaching, I want to take this opportunity to remind Canadians with Disabilities to file their taxes and apply for the Canada Disability Tax Credit to ensure that they are able to access the historic new benefit our government has delivered,” she stated.

Minister Khera credited disability advocates, stakeholders, and community members for their relentless efforts in making the benefit a reality.

“I want to thank the Disability community, advocates, and stakeholders for their relentless advocacy which has helped us reach this historic moment. Since day one, we have been committed to developing the CDB in partnership with the community, in the true spirit of ‘nothing without us’,” she said.

This milestone represents a significant step forward in Canada’s efforts to promote inclusivity and financial security for persons with disabilities, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.