Our Committee - Terms of Reference

• The Committee will advise the Minister of Finance and Minister of National Revenue on addressing issues related to tax measures benefiting persons with disabilities in a manner that is consistent with the objective of these measures and that takes into account available fiscal resources.
  
• The Committee will decide on the issues it wants to examine and its work plan.
  
• Examples of issues that could be examined by the Committee include:
  • eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit (DTC), particularly for persons who suffer from episodic and mental conditions;
  • the list of activities of daily living relevant for qualification for the DTC;
  • the identification of professionals allowed to certify eligibility; and,
  • the administrative policy and procedures surrounding the determination of eligibility.
• The Committee will have an 18-month mandate (April 2003 – October 2004). It will meet on a regular basis with the Ministers of Finance and National Revenue.
  
• The Committee will determine whether and the extent to which, it will need to conduct outside discussions or consultations.