Tabled in Parliament in November, Budget 2025 promises sweeping changes, but how much of it truly reaches Canada’s most vulnerable residents? This article takes a closer look at the measures that matter for low‑income households, from a modest supplemental payment tied to the Canada Disability Benefit to the government’s plans for automatic benefit delivery. It highlights what’s new, what’s missing, and why some of these changes may not work as smoothly as intended.

Budget 2025 did not announce any new funding to replace the Canada Revenue Agency’s pilot grant project which terminated providing support to the CVITP in October 2025.  With automatic filing on the horizon and volunteer shortages looming, this article raises important questions about whether low‑income Canadians will actually see more support—or risk falling through the cracks. Dive in to explore the full implications.