N.S. NDP, advocates call on province to reverse cut to caregivers benefit

NDP Leader Claudia Chender, caregivers and advocates are urging the Progressive Conservative government to support a proposal that would instead see financial support doubled. The NDP tabled the Caregiver Benefit Act earlier this week.

“People give up their time, energy and their income looking after their loved ones with severe disabilities or illness with very little financial support – just $13 dollars a day,” said Chender in a news release from the party.

“Caregivers’ hard work and dedication mean that their loved ones can stay comfortable at home instead of ending up in our already overcrowded hospitals and long-term care.”

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