Since the spring, people with Type 1 diabetes have complained that they have been turned down for the disability tax credit — even if they had been approved in previous years. In the meantime, a new disability committee will come up with recommendations going forward. National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has faced questions recently in the House of Commons about the increase in denied applications. (Chris Wattie/Reuters)In response, Lebouthillier reiterated her argument that the criteria haven't changed and that, in fact, approvals for the disability tax credit have increased 20 per cent between 2014 and 2016. Diabetes Canada says in 2017 so far, denials of the disability tax credit for the life-sustaining therapy category under which Type 1 diabetics fall, has spiked 70 per cent.

Source: CBC News December 08, 2017 15:56 UTC