Ms. Nancy Lawand at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On September 26th, 2006. See this statement in context.

September 26th, 2006 / 12:40 p.m.

Director, Canada Pension Plan Disability Policy, Department of Human Resources and Social Development

I can only explain how the Canada Pension Plan works. I should also say -- and I believe this was mentioned in our presentation -- that the courts also stipulated that certain personal characteristics can be considered.

So, if an older person with very little education has a significant medical condition, we could, on the basis of other personal factors, consider his specific case. It really depends on the person's circumstances, ability to work and other personal characteristics.

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