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Act Now
The Government of Canada is leading consultations to inform planned accessibility legislation.
In-person sessions are coming soon to your community. Now is the chance to have your say. Read more.
Publications
CCD keeps its members and others informed by publishing reports and newsletters.
Voice of Our Own
This quarterly newsletter updates the community on the activities of CCD and its member organizations.
January 15, 2018
#AllianceChat
The Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada will be hosting its fifth #AllianceChat in its series on Monday, January 15th, 2018 at 3 pm EST. Please note the new day and time! During the chat, the Alliance will be discussing healthcare for Indigenous people with disabilities. The Alliance is pleased to announce that Mr. Neil Belanger, Executive Director BCANDS (www.bcands.bc.ca) will be joining the chat. To participate in the chat just go to Twitter and search for #AllianceChat and you can join through there. Read more.
December 19, 2017
#AllianceChat - Registered Disability Savings Plan
To participate in the chat please go to Twitter and search for #AllianceChat and you can join through there. Read more.
Chairperson's Update
In this monthly newsletter, CCDs Chairperson shares information about the work undertaken by the National Council of Representatives, Committees, volunteers and staff.
December 30, 2017
Happy New Year!
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities wishes you a Happy New Year!
In 2018, we are looking forward to working on national accessibility and inclusion legislation.
Jewelles Smith
Chairperson
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
December 22, 2017
Happy Holidays
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities wishes you an accessible and inclusive holiday season.
Jewelles Smith
Chairperson
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
December 22, 2017
Changes to the Canada Pension Plan Coming
he federal and provincial Ministers of Finance review the CPP every three years. As part of the 2016-2018 Triennial Review, the Ministers agreed in principle to make five changes to the CPP and its regulations to ensure the sustainability of the CPP Enhancement. Read more.
CCD Weblog
April 5, 2018
Because It's 2018! "Nothing About Us Without Us" in Canada's New Accessibility Legislation
January 24, 2018
CCD National Coordinator Participating in CRA's Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
The Committee’s role will be to provide advice to the Minister of National Revenue and the Commissioner of the CRA on the administration and interpretation of the ...laws and programs related to disability tax measures administered by the CRA, and on ways in which CRA can take into consideration the needs and expectations of the disability community as well as increase awareness and take-up of measures for people with disabilities. Read more.
Reports
February 14, 2017
COLLABORATION: THE KEY TO ACCESS AND INCLUSION
CCD is interested in developing an ongoing collaborative working relationship with Parks Canada that will support increased access and inclusion in all of Parks Canada's activities. Read more.
April 19, 2016
A Modernised Court Challenges Program of Canada: A perspective from the Council of Canadians with Disabilities
The Court Challenges Program of Canada (“CCPC”) is essential to ensure access to justice for persons with disabilities in accordance with article 12 and 13 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. If persons with disabilities do not have the means to access the courts, the rights to equality guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and in human rights legislation are hallow and meaningless. Read more.
January 29, 2016
CCD Submission to Special Joint Committee on Physician Assisted Dying
The Supreme Court of Canada in Carter emphasized that there needs to be a balanced system that both enables access by patients to physician-assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia (PAD/VE), and protects persons who are vulnerable and may be induced to commit suicide. The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) strongly believes that a minimal but mandatory vulnerability assessments, an independent review process with prior authorization, along with Criminal Code protection of the vulnerable are essential for this purpose. Read more.