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Court dismisses challenge of Sask. government's disability program

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Posted this 2025-01-21 3:47 PM CST

Court of King's Bench decision finds changes do not infringe upon equality rights

CBC NewsAlexander Quon

A Court of King's Bench in Regina has dismissed a legal challenge to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program.

The Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry (RAPM) filed the lawsuit in March 2023 and it was heard in February 2024.

The organization alleged that the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program disproportionately discriminates against disabled people compared to others.

Under the SAID program, seniors are required to take money from their Canada Pension Plan at the age …

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