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Understanding the Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit

Recorded on January 28, 2026
This webinar covers:

how to figure out when a client might be able to get the DTC or CDB
how to help clients submit strong DTC and CDB applications
how to calculate the CDB amount a client qualifies for
what to do if a client’s application is denied and the services to refer them to

Speakers:

Anu Bakshi,

Support services for male and non-binary survivors of sexual abuse

Support Hotline
Male and non-binary survivors of sexual abuse can call toll-free: 1-866-887-0015 to access 24/7, multilingual support for immediate crisis and referral services.
Survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical, can access specialized services, including:

a 24/7 crisis and referral hotline
individual and group counselling
peer support
telephone and online counselling
referrals to other appropriate community support services to meet other long-term needs that clients may have

Support Services Directory
Find services in your area: victimsupportdirectory.ca/vsd-services-for-men/.

Supporting people affected by the Safer Municipalities Act (Bill 6)

Recorded on January 22, 2026
The Safer Municipalities Act (Bill 6) became law in 2025. It allows police and bylaw officers to order people:

to stop using illegal substances in public places such as encampments, or
to leave an area.

Bill 6 also increases fines and prison sentences for public drug use.

Provincial Ontario Bill 6: Considerations for encampment residents and people who use drugs

This resource explains Bill 6, Safer Municipalities Act, 2025 and how it might impact encampment residents and people who use drugs. It covers:

enforceable “directions” if you’re using drugs in a public place
what can happen if you don’t follow these directions
the Trespass to Property Act
how to seek legal help

Bill 6: Safer Municipalities Act, 2025 – What this new law might mean for you

This resource explains the Safer Municipalities Act, 2025 (Bill 6), what police can do under the Act, and what you can do if you’re approached by police.