People who lost DTC eligibility under now-changed rules had to close their RDSPs and repay $34.4 million in grants and bonds
The DTC is key to programs such as the RDSP and Child Disability Benefit
The pre-budget report also recommends reforming the registered disability savings plan
Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2021
The one-time payment will be tax free and is meant to cover pandemic-related costs
The government is already lowering minimum withdrawal rates for RRIFs
An additional 35,000 Canadians would be eligible for DTC under Tory plan
The report also argues for a basic income to address poverty in the disability community
Senate committee's recommendations would increase enrolment and make accessing funds easier for planholders
The investment fund company has also added tiered pricing for RDSP accounts