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Cost Estimate of Bill C-246: Tuition for Persons with Disabilities

Published on March 11, 2021 PDF(opens a new window)

This private member’s bill would amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act so that students enrolled in a designated educational institution with a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate will receive a grant equal to their annual tuition fees. It is assumed that the bill will come into effect on August 2021, the start of the 2021-22 loan year.

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