Author name: Susana Scott

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks provide several tools for companies to focus on social responsibility, disability inclusion and education. Here are some examples: Diversity and Inclusion Policies ESG frameworks often include social responsibility considerations such as diversity and inclusion policies. These policies can include specific measures to promote disability inclusion, such as reasonable accommodation …

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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance factors) is a framework used by companies and investors to evaluate the sustainability and ethical impact of their operations and investments. Quantifying the ESG “S” factor for insurance providers is one of the ways to measure and evaluate the impact of disability-related factors on their operations and decision-making. The ESG …

What is ESG and how can CPPD Case Management Services Assist Insurance Companies to Uphold Social Responsibility and Invest in Sustainable and Socially Responsible Initiatives? Read More »

At Brematson Disability Advocates, we’re frequently asked if people should take early CPP or apply for CPP-Disability benefits. The answer is both simple and complicated at the same time. To be considered “disabled” by Service Canada, you must have a disability that is severe and prolonged. In other words, you cannot qualify for any gainful …

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Have you, or someone you loved, been wondering about the Canada Pension Plan Disability benefit (CPP-D) and how it connects with the Post-Retirement Disability Benefit (PRDB)? Some people with disabilities, who as a result cannot work, apply for the early Canada Pension Plan retirement pension (regular pension). If they have been receiving their CPP regular …

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If you are a CPP-D recipient, there is information that you must keep Service Canada, the government department that administers CPPD, up to date on. Let Service Canada know if any of the following changes happen: Other CPP-D information you need to know: When you turn 65, your CPP-D benefit automatically changes to a CPP …

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Even though this article was first published in 2014, and updated on May 12, 2018, it is still an interesting read regarding CPP Disability benefits. It was written by Michael J. Prince, a Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy at the University of Victoria. The article outlines issues that we have come across while trying to …

“Seven reasons why disabled Canadians are losing CPP benefits” Read More »