Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is calling on the Liberal Government to stop making vulnerable people pay for Ottawa’s mistakes.
Bachrach’s comments come as the Canada Revenue Agency attempts to reclaim CERB payments they say were given out but not deserved.
But many of those requests are falling on those living with disabilities, who are more than twice as likely to be living in poverty.
Last week, he met with the Hazelton Community Services group, who offer support for adults dealing with developmental disabilities.
He learned that more than half of their clients have received letters requesting repayment, some for as much as $9,000.
Many have also become worried that they may not receive their Child Tax or GST Benefits if they are unable to make the repayments.
Now, Bachrach is calling on Ottawa to stop recalling unvetted money from the country’s most vulnerable people.
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