Project PROTECH: Canadians with Disabilities Fell Through the Cracks in the Pandemic Response

As the COVID-19 case count in Canada surges due to the Omicron variant, the number of people dealing with long-term symptoms — an expansive list that can include brain fog, fatigue, muscle aches — will grow. Read more to learn about the gaps in how the government has served their communities during the pandemic and the importance of pushing for a national disability benefit, which has been slowly moving through Parliament and would provide support besides existing provincial programs.