The Opportunities Fund is the only intervention available for those persons with disabilities who have had no EI attachment. This budget has been static since 1997. The $30 million allocated to this fund has been eroded by inflation and should be $36.5 million today to deliver the same level of service with no growth.
The member agencies and beyond are working to full capacity. The $900,000 allocated through the Opportunities Fund in Metro has been eroded by 21.13% in 2006.