On July 17, 2020 draft legislation in respect of changes to CEWS was released, however, it also included enabling legislation for the previously announced disability support. Minister Qualtrough announced the following details:
one-time, tax-free, non-reportable payment of $600 to assist with additional expenses would be paid;
Eligible persons include any who have
a Disability Tax Credit certificate provided by the Canada Revenue Agency;
Canada Pension Plan disability benefit or Quebec Pension Plan disability benefit; and
disability supports provided by Veterans Affairs Canada;
Canadians with disabilities who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit but have not yet applied, would have a 60-day window of opportunity to do so after Royal Assent.
Seniors who are eligible for the one-time payment to persons with disabilities would receive a total of $600 in special payments. The one-time payment to persons with disabilities would be adjusted to provide a top-up for eligible seniors, including:
$300 for Canadians who are eligible for the Old Age Security pension and who received the one-time seniors payment of $300; or
$100 for Canadians who are eligible for the Old Age Security pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement or Allowances and who received the one-time senior’s payment of $500.