Labrador Morning CBC

People with disabilities could receive, at maximum, about $200 a month from the federal government’s new Canada Disability Act. But advocates say that isn’t nearly enough to help lift people out of poverty. We hear from Nancy Reid, the executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL.

Did Happy Valley-Goose Bay nursing students pay out of pocket for work experience in St. John's? Will they be reimbursed for their travels? These questions sparked some squabbles in the House of Assembly yesterday. We hear what that sounded like.

Ice, Ice... Maybe? Coming up, we'll check in with SmartICE about current conditions on the north coast.

Labrador youth are in Ottawa this week to network and learn about future career opportunities. We hear from two of them.

Mental health care in Labrador was highlighted at the House of Assembly yesterday.
We hear from the MHA for Torngat Mountains on this issue, and then hear response from the provincial Minister of Health.

Tax increases for the richest Canadians, new defense spending, money for housing and more. Economics professor Tony Fang dives into the details of the federal budget.