Vanessa is a single mother to a son who has a congenital heart defect. Two years ago, Vanessa bravely decided to return to school to get her degree. She has looked for summer work so she could earn enough for her and her son to live off of before the pandemic, but now she has to decide between paying rent and buying groceries.
Vanessa applied to the CESB, only to find out that instead of being eligible for $2,000 a month with her dependant, she is only eligible for $1,250 because her son is 13 years old. This won't cover her living expenses.
Will this government change the eligibility for students with dependants from 12 years old to 18 years old?