That's a wrap for #C22 study at #HUMA. It is now up to the government to get the bill passed before Friday. It's doable. If it does, the bill will go to the Senate and go through the motions of being studied.
A few observations:
1. The study has been carried pretty quickly and in a very collaborative manner. We've seen plenty of amendments from opposition parties that were carried. It's a great sign for the later study in Senate.
1. The study has been carried pretty quickly and in a very collaborative manner. We've seen plenty of amendments from opposition parties that were carried. It's a great sign for the later study in Senate.
2. We have a much better bill than what we started with. There have been significant improvements. It's important, because it will actually force the government to do some things that would have otherwise been left to its goodwill.
3. The obligation to involve pwd and their organizations in regulatory work is a huge win, and it might be used as an example for other communities in the future. That's a great precedent to create.
4. If the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit actually gets passed, it will change the landscape of social assistance in Canada. The fact that the CDB is meant to be created outside the realm of welfare is a major change. Advocates will be able to leverage it to reform P/T programs.
5. There is a LOT of work to be done still. Not only regulatory work can be tedious, it will also have to be conducted in parallel with P/T negotiations. This is going to be an extremely interesting time for researchers and policy folks alike.
6. For now, let's appreciate the work done, rest a bit and get ready for the next steps. This is only a first, very important step.
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