According to recent surveys, about 1 out of every 5 Canadians is living with various chronic pain conditions, with the World Health Organization recently recognizing this invisible condition as a disease. Chronic nerve pain, often called neuropathic pain, is a chronic shooting or burning pain usually caused by nerve damage or malfunctioning nervous system. More […]
The Canadian Government have devised income support schemes like CPP Disability benefits and Disability tax Credits to help people suffering from chronic pain issues by providing supplementary income, however getting approved for these benefits is not that straight forward. While health professionals in Canada disagree on the exact point at which acute pain becomes chronic, […]
Back pain is among the most common chronic conditions in Canada, with over a third of all Canadians who say their back pain limits their work and daily activities. In this article, we will focus on those Canadians who suffer from chronic back pain that is so debilitating they can no longer work and therefore […]
Chronic pain affects millions of Canadians and costs the national economy billions of dollars a year. Contrary to popular belief, chronic pain is not something you can simply ignore until it passes. Nor is it something that will be alleviated by “being a man” or “toughing it out.” It’s a debilitating condition where pain signals […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue with little explanation. Doctors do not know what causes it, and it can become a frustrating experience for patients and their family members. It is a disorder that occurs more frequently in adult women. No specific ethnic or racial group is at a higher risk […]
NOTE: This is the Ultimate 2024 Disability Tax Credit Handbook Guide, Your Go-To Resource for the Latest Regulations on Applying, Eligibility, Form T2201, and Claiming the Credit. Exciting news! Our 2024 Disability Tax Credit (DTC) guide has just been refreshed for March 2024. Stay informed with the latest updates from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) […]
Disability Credit Canada is aware that obtaining a college degree is essential for gaining access to opportunities. However, obtaining a post-secondary education can present further difficulties for the millions of Canadians who live with a disability. Since we are aware of how challenging the educational system may be, we want to give Canadian students with […]
If you are a Canadian resident living in Ontario who has an insurance plan through your employer and has a permanent disability or a serious and long-lasting medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of Long-Term Disability (LTD). It is important to note that […]
The prevalence of disability has increased with age, rising from 13% for those aged 15 to 24 years to 47% for those aged 75 and over. If you are a Canadian resident living in Ontario and have an insurance plan through your employer or an independent insurance broker, and you have a permanent disability or […]