Canadians living with a disability will receive money from the government this week in the form of the Canada Disability Benefit.

Eligible Canadians will receive money from the Canada Disability Benefit program on Thursday, Oct. 16. The federal benefit provides financial support to individuals with disabilities.

This benefit supports working-age Canadians with disabilities aged 18 to 24. The program is administered by Service Canada. The first month of eligibility began in June 2025, but you can still apply online.

Are you eligible?

To apply for the Canada Disability Benefit, you must meet several eligibility requirements.

Canadians who qualify would have received letters from Service Canada inviting them to submit a Canada Disability Benefit application. The letter includes a unique

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