The formation of an economic household and a household income above a certain threshold, depending on the circumstance, will often result in assistance being refused, cancelled or decreased. The department is currently reviewing the household income policy as part of an ongoing social assistance reform process. (CBC)Part of the problem is how social assistance programs were made versus how they are being used today. Pike said the household income policy and other programs have their roots in the 1960s and were intended as a last resort for people who may have lost their jobs or who have no other source of income. He's hopeful this will rally community support and push for policies that better support persons with disabilities.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2021 10:52 UTC