# Alberta's Disability Payment Shift Sparks Outcry

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-06-01T19:58:00+00:00
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Alberta’s government is rushing through a major shift in disability support, moving nearly 80,000 people from AISH to the new ADAP system on July 1—with some facing up to $200 monthly cuts. Critics, especially the NDP, call it cruel and unnecessary, warning it will destabilize vulnerable lives. Meanwhile, city councils in Edmonton and Calgary are urging a pause, as recipients scramble with fear over their financial future. The government insists ADAP will boost workforce participation, but the debate rages as the deadline looms. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fcbfd8db4d63fe52

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