Thank you.
Good morning, and thank you for the question.
In the draft regulations that were published in Canada Gazette, part I, the Canada disability benefit is income tested and it will be income tested on the basis of household income.
To the member's question, we are aware of the concerns around the potential vulnerability that this creates. It's something that we're quite conscious and concerned about. However, given that the benefit is intended to support those who are most in need, it's important to consider the overall income the individual has access to. This is relatively consistent with how other income-tested benefits in the federal government and elsewhere are typically structured.