Reducing benefits for the disabled

Peter Gilmer, an advocate with the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry, says dozens of people on permanent disability are now wondering how they will make ends meet.

“We think that this really is picking on some of the most vulnerable people in the province,” Gilmer said.

The cuts to social assistance come as the province grapples with a precipitous drop in revenue from non-renewable resources, such as oil and potash.

“They’re not the reason why the Sask. Party is running a deficit, yet they’re the ones who are going to have to pay,” said the NDP’s Nicole Sarauer.

The minister of social services was not available to comment Monday. But in a written statement, Donna

Harpauer estimates about 2,700 people will see their benefits reduced.

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Really this is who you are going to hit to make up for the loss from potash and oil? Could you be more slimey? This is beyond words! How about making some pay cuts to your party's checks instead!

This needs to be reversed, the disabled already have a hard enough time, don't make it any harder!