• Many Canadians living with disabilities live below the poverty line and cannot afford necessary disability-related care, it is evident that the financial burden of disability should not be borne solely by individuals living with disabilities, their families, or their supporters, and, instead, this cost should be shared by the larger Canadian society to ensure equity and support for all;
• Existing social disability programs in Canada are grossly inadequate in addressing the comprehensive needs of individuals living with disabilities, and it is crucial to establish a federal National Disability Insurance Plan (NDIP) to ensure consistent, reliable, and comprehensive support services across the country, enabling individuals living with disabilities to live independently and with dignity; and
• The establishment of the NDIP would provide essential services, including income support, paid caregiving, home and vehicle modifications, professional services such as physiotherapy, counseling, and occupational therapy on a non-means-tested basis (not based on income), and it would help address the high poverty rates and financial hardships faced by many Canadians living with disabilities, ensuring compliance with Canada’s obligations under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (section 7), the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the UN International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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