Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends revised AISH disability benefits after recipient's death
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Stephen Hunt
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Summary
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addressed the province's revised disability benefits program following the death of an AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) recipient. Smith defended the program changes, stating the government is trying to serve more disabled Albertans while continuing to provide maximum benefits to the severely disabled. The article covers the political response and policy debate surrounding disability support in Alberta.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her province’s revised program to assist the severely disabled Saturday, saying that it’s trying to serve the needs of more disabled Albertans than than it used to while continuing to provide maximum benefits to the
