Bill 12, for what is known to introduce an expected work stream known as (ADAP) Alberta Disability Assistance Program, is scheduled for a second reading today, December 1st, just two days before International Day of Persons with Disabilities, despite the community, experts, advisors and Albertans with disabilities urging to cancel Bill 12.
View December 1st news release in PDF.
AISH and ADAP in the news
Okotoks Online, (December 1st, 2025) Alberta’s new ADAP program raises concerns over reduced benefits for disabled persons
Cam Tait, Edmonton Sun (November 30, 2025) Province announces Stollery triumph as Albertans with disabilities face mounting challenges.
Medicine Hat News, (November 29, 2025), Lawyer blasts rollout of AISH changes in omnibus bill
Trent Wilkie - St. Albert Gazette (November 28, 2025) Rural Albertans warn disability benefit changes will deepen poverty
Zoe Mason Medicine Hat News (November 28, 2025)
Miracle Channel Christian TV station with Neil Pierce about ADAP on their Bridge City News 5 pm newscast, (November 28, 2025) https://youtu.be/sYe5qQvKg3o?si=yVohMSiHId5IeTMr&t=577
CBC News (Nov. 26, 2025): CBC: Advocates call on Alberta government to halt shift to new disability benefits program
CTV Calgary (Nov. 26, 2025): ‘We didn’t ask for change’: Alberta gov’t draws ire with tabling of AISH overhaul
CBC Radio Edmonton AM (Nov. 26, 2025): Bill 12 amendments clear the way for the Alberta Disability Assistance Program