A Toronto man is speaking out about issues he’s having with a benefit program that’s intended to support people living with disabilities.
Govid Singh was happy when the federal government announced a benefit program for people like him who are living with severe disabilities. He submitted his application early in the summer and was approved for the first instalment in July.
However, Singh says that $200 check – which was supposed to come monthly – did not arrive in August or September.
“I received a letter that they, Service Canada, [said] they have miscalculated,” Singh explained.
In the letter reviewed by CityNews, Service Canada states that Singh’s income was “miscalculated.”
He currently earns approximately $11,000 per year, which he says is barely enough for him to survive.
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