The Turning Point in Disability Claims: What Changes and Why (April 2026)

About this episode

Cynthia Carels and Ian Miller discuss the complexities of disability claims in Canada, including mental health and invisible disabilities.

This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Ian Miller break down the realities of disability claims in Canada. From how disability insurance works to why claims are often denied, they walk through the key issues people face when they are unable to work. The conversation also explores mental health claims and "invisible disabilities" like chronic pain and fibromyalgia, and why these cases can be especially difficult to prove. A practical discussion to help you better understand you...

People in this episode

Hosts: Cynthia Carels, Ian Miller

Topics covered

• disability claims
• insurance
• mental health
• invisible disabilities
• chronic pain
• fibromyalgia

Keywords

• disability claims
• insurance
• mental health
• chronic pain
• fibromyalgia
• Canada

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Books & works: disability claims, chronic pain, fibromyalgia

Places: Canada

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