Disability
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB): definition
A federal monthly payment for working-age adults (generally 18 to 64) with an approved Disability Tax Credit who meet Service Canada eligibility and income rules. It is separate from provincial disability assistance.
Use the full CDB guide for eligibility steps, amounts, applying, payments, and provincial interactions. This entry is definitional only.
Where you may see this
Service Canada applications, CRA account notices, and benefit payment letters.
Commonly confused with
Provincial disability assistance (ODSP, AISH, PWD), those are separate programs with their own rules.
Related terms
Disability
Disability assistance (BC PWD)
British Columbia's provincial disability income and health supplement for people who meet Persons with Disabilities (PWD) status.
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Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
A non-refundable tax credit for people with severe and prolonged impairments in physical or mental functions. Approval is based on how your condition affects daily life, not on your diagnosis alone.
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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Alberta's monthly living allowance for adults with a permanent disability that substantially limits their ability to earn a livelihood.
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Ontario's income and employment supports program for people with substantial disabilities who have financial need.
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Ontario Works (OW)
Ontario's financial assistance program for people in temporary financial need, with employment participation requirements.
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Official source
Canada.ca · Official source