
Canada Disability Benefit in Alberta: The facts and how to take action
May 5, 2025
The Alberta government recently announced that the new Canada Disability Benefit, payment of which is set to begin this summer, will be considered ‘non-exempt’ income for AISH recipients. Individuals and families are increasingly reaching out to Inclusion Alberta expressing disappointment, fear and confusion over this decision and what it means for them. We have compiled some information and resources which we hope will aid in clarifying the issues around the new benefit, the Government of Alberta’s unjust clawback of the benefit and how you can take action to oppose the clawback.