Council of Canadians with Disabilities

November 24, 2021

CCD Echoes Governor General's Call to Listen to Diverse Voices Who Shape Canada

On November 23, 2021, Governor General Mary Simon, the first Indigenous woman to hold this position, read the Speech from the Throne, providing a summary of the Liberal Government’s plans for the First Session of the 44^th Parliament of Canada.  “Her Excellency Mary Simon called upon Members of Parliament to ‘Listen to the diverse voices who speak a multitude of languages and who shape this country,’ and the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national nonpartisan human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an accessible and inclusive Canada, echoes her call,” states Heather Walkus, CCD Acting Chair. “The Throne Speech addressed the concerns of Indigenous People, Canadian families, racialized people, people affected by climate changes, among others; people with disabilities are part of all these sectors. In the coming weeks, CCD will be monitoring and speaking out about how well this Government is using a disability lens, which it has promised to do, as it works to build a resilient economy and a cleaner and healthier future.” Read more