Contents
Access
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar in Archives: Returning to the Office: Accessible Hybrid Meetings
W3C WCAG 2.2 Now Available
Accessibility Standards Canada | Quarterly Newsletter – December 2023 
Coming soon: 2023 Accessibility Progress Report 
Accessibility News - December 2023 
Health 
A Dementia Strategy for Canada 
Human Rights 
Canadian Human Rights Commission Statement for IDPWD 
"Everybody wins" - Canadian Parliamentary Committee Takes on Global Disability-Inclusive Education Study 
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF DPI NAC On the Occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 
Mental Health 
Decolonizing mental health law in BC: join Health Justice for a briefing on new report 
Newsletters 
Cooperation Canada 
EASPD Newsletter 
NEADS Newsletter 
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs Newsletter 
Statistics 
New data from StatCan 
Webinars 
REMINDER: Register for our Dec 4 IDPD 2023 Year in review 
Join us [Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion Toronto Metropolitan University] on December 7: Championing Disability Justice and Human Rights in Canada 
Opportunities 
We’re looking for the next Chairperson of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights! 

Access

Section 508 Best Practices Webinar in Archives: Returning to the Office: Accessible Hybrid Meetings

Click on the following link to access the information online: Returning to the Office – Accessible Hybrid meetings Archive (accessibilityonline.org)

W3C WCAG 2.2 Now Available

Click on the following link to access the information online: W3C WCAG 2.2 Now Available (access-board.gov)

Accessibility Standards Canada | Quarterly Newsletter – December 2023

Dear stakeholders,

As we near the end of yet another year, we are pleased to share with you the last Quarterly Newsletter of 2023. We hope you have enjoyed reading them so far. This edition will focus on our progress over the last months, as well as shed light on some of our priorities for 2024.

We look forward to the New Year and to continuing our valuable collaboration with you.
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• There is still time! Public review of the draft standard on emergency measures
• Two new reports published
• Looking forward: 2024 priorities
• Happy Holidays!

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

This Sunday, December 3, will mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This event has been celebrated annually around the world since 1992.

This year again, we are celebrating the contributions of persons with disabilities in our communities with our very own social media campaign. With the theme: “What accessibility means for…”, we are inviting our followers to share their thoughts on what accessibility means to them. We encourage you to do the same! You can view the posts that were made this week on any of our social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn). On December 3rd, we will publish one final post to highlight the comments and reflections captured throughout the week.
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!

There is still time! Public review of the draft standard on emergency measures

A reminder that our draft standard on emergency measures is still open for public review. This standard provides broad guidance for accessible emergency measures in many circumstances.

You can review it and provide feedback until December 13, 2023, using:
the online form, or
the PDF form.

Your feedback is essential. Contribute today to help advance accessibility in Canada!

Two new reports published

The past year has been a busy one at Accessibility Standards Canada. Our dedicated team is working hard to achieve the results. To know more, you can read our two most recent reports online:

1. 2022 to 2023 Departmental Results Report – describes everything we accomplished in the last year.
2. 2023 to 2027 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy – demonstrates how our organization intends to support the goals laid out in the Government of Canada’s Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Coming soon: 2023 Accessibility Progress Report

Later this month, we will publish our first report to showcase the progress we are making toward our Accessibility Plan. Stay tuned!

Looking forward: 2024 priorities

As you know, we have a critical mandate to help achieve a barrier-free Canada by 2040. In 2023, we made great progress toward this goal. We set the stage for what 2024 to 2025 will bring, including:
•       The publication of our first two finalized standards;
•       Two more opportunities for Canadians to provide feedback on draft standards;
•       The creation of two new technical committees; and
•       One standard developed in partnership with the International Code Council.

We are not waiting until 2040. We have made a commitment to place inclusion, lived experience, and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. This is what will help to create change now, for you, for all of us.

Happy Holidays!

We take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and warm holiday season. All the best for the New Year!

Accessibility Standards Canada

Accessibility News - December 2023

Issue 40 | December 2023

This newsletter is available in alternate formats on request.

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The Government of Manitoba, along with the Manitoba Accessibility Office, is proud to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities each year on December 3.

First proclaimed in 1992 by The United Nations General Assembly, International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes an understanding of disability issues and calls for supporting the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The Manitoba government joins people across the world in promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in every aspect of life, including political, social, economic and cultural.

In recognition of this day, the Manitoba Accessibility Office hosted a free online webinar on Thursday, November 30. The webinar featured a presentation from keynote speaker Carly Fox, a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, disability advocate based out of Ottawa, Canada.  Her presentation included a discussion to celebrate the progress towards realizing provincial accessibility legislation, reflecting on and challenging the persistence of systemic ableism and touched on how to inspire the future of accessibility.

If you missed this online webinar and would like to view it online or learn more about International Day of Persons with Disabilities, please visit AccessibilityMB.ca.

Upcoming Compliance Deadline for Designated Organizations - Accessible Information and Communication Standard

The Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation was enacted on May 1, 2022 under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. The purpose of this standard is to remove and prevent barriers that exist digitally, in-print, or through interaction with technology or people. The Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation requires organizations to consider the ways in which Manitobans of all abilities interact with or access information, including websites.

As of May 1, 2024, all designated organizations will have to comply with the Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation. These designated organizations include:
Manitoba's 10 largest municipalities: Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, Flin Flon, Morden, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach, Thompson, and Winkler
Health authorities including Shared Health, Cancer Care, and regional health authorities
Educational institutions, including The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, adult learning centers, private vocational institutions, public and independent schools, and universities and colleges
Municipal and regional libraries
Government agencies as defined in section 1 of The Financial Administration Act

The Manitoba Accessibility Office and the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat have developed several tools that can help organizations prepare and ensure that they are compliant with the standard.

Resources and Tools:
Introduction to the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
FAQs Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
Checklist for Educational Institutions (public sector): The Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
Check list for Libraries (public sector): The Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication
Checklist for Public, including MB Government, excluding small municipalities: The Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication

A training module on the Accessible Information and Communication Standard is also currently in development. This module is expected to be available on the AMA Online Learning Portal in advance of the May 1, 2024 compliance deadline.

For more information regarding The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and its regulations, including documents with practical tips for creating accessible documents, please visit the Manitoba Accessibility Office website.

Manitoba Accessibility Fund 2024/2025

The Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF) grant program will be launching its next intake on Monday, January 8, 2024, closing Friday, February 16, 2024.

Grant applications may request up to a maximum of $50,000 from MAF to complete their proposed project.

All eligible organizations are invited to submit a project application in 2024/25. 

Organizations are allowed to submit one application per intake, but may be listed as partners on the applications of other project submissions.

Relevant information about the MAF grant program for 2024/25 and how to apply will be made available online in early January 2024 at AccessibilityMB.ca.

Please contact MAF@gov.mb.ca, if you have additional questions.

Spotlight on Manitoba Accessibility Fund Projects

The Manitoba Accessibility Fund is proud to spotlight these amazing projects this month: Deaf Centre Manitoba and Epiphany Lutheran Church

Deaf Centre Manitoba

Deaf Centre Manitoba (DCM), Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization which recognizes the value of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language (ASL). The organization coordinates and provides resources, and programs that enhance the development of the Deaf community. DCM Inc. was the recipient of a grant sponsored by the Manitoba Government through the Manitoba Accessibility Fund (MAF) 2022-2023. The MAF grant allowed DCM Inc. to undertake three activities: A workshop on Deaf Awareness, workshops on mental health supports for the Deaf community and the provision of V-News and V-blogs on social media.

The Deaf Resource Centre (DRC) located at DCM designed a Deaf awareness workshop for participants focusing on accessible customer service and employment, as well as Deaf culture, terminology, communicating with persons who are Deaf and using ASL. Stakeholders and public sector organizations also participated. DCM Inc. collaborated with the core team and networks and organizations by hosting two mental health workshops for people who are hard of hearing, Deaf, Deaf-Blind and representatives from government that provide mental health services. These workshops provided ASL-English Translation, Notetakers and Deaf-Blind Accessibility Interpreters.  MAF funding enabled DRC to expand the provision of ASL V-News and blogs in 2022-23. Indigenous and People of Colour ASL signers were employed to create ASL V-News and V-blogs on social media and the website, along with ASL resources and services.

The above-mentioned activities promoted compliance with the Accessible Information and Communication Standard, increased awareness of Deaf culture and ASL among community organizations and service providers and enabled persons who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind and hard-of-hearing to have equal opportunities to participate in awareness events and access news information through ASL videos posted on social media, in blogs and on websites. Going forward, DCM and DRC plan to continue these activities to promote accessible information and communication for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities, as well as organizations offering accessible customer service and employment.

Article submitted by Deaf Centre Manitoba.

Epiphany Lutheran Church

Epiphany Lutheran Church is located on Treaty 1 Territory and has been serving the community of Fort Richmond, Winnipeg and Manitoba for over 61 years. Our vision is to create a caring Christian community that has an active, vibrant worship and ongoing learning that inspires faith and serves all people. Our mission is encouraging spiritual growth and having a community for everyone. Our building is currently home to Epiphany Lutheran Church, two childcare centers (Epiphany Children’s Centre and Aviceena, a Muslin based childcare center). We host two other church communities and have a vivant outreach Ministry.

Epiphany Lutheran Church is a proud 2022 recipient of the Manitoba Accessibility Fund. Our organization strives to raise awareness about the prevention and removal of barriers and have developed tools and resources to support AMA standards. The $2,000 MAF grant was used to purchase OWL Technology, Zoom Subscriptions, and microphones for our building. This technology allows our members and tenants of Epiphany the ability to stay connected including participating in church services, meetings, book clubs, bible studies, counselling services, youth sessions such as confirmation classes, and care team/outreach team meetings.

Epiphany continues to increase accessibility within our building by raising awareness, developing tools and making changes to our building to support the members it serves.  We thank the Minister responsible for Accessibility, the Manitoba Accessibility Office, and the Province of Manitoba for their support to our Epiphany community.

Article submitted by Jennifer Palichuk, Epiphany Lutheran Church.

Abilities Manitoba Gains Global Recognition at the Shorty Impact Awards

Congratulations to Abilities Manitoba and their marketing and public relations agency, UpHouse on winning gold at the Shorty Impact Award in the Disability Awareness category. Together Abilities Manitoba and UpHouse created a series of videos called Barrier Town. These videos detail that barriers are in place all around us. Barriers can prevent people, everywhere from fully accessing and engaging with organizations and businesses.
Funding for this video series was proudly provided by the Manitoba Government through the Manitoba Accessibility Fund.

To learn more about the Barrier Town campaign or to view the videos, visit Abilities Manitoba’s website.

In the News:

“Woman who uses wheelchair struck by lift on flight; Spotting skimpflation: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet” featured on CBC.ca

CBC’s Marketplace accompanied a passenger on a roundtrip with Air Canada from Toronto to Charlottetown where hidden cameras captured a multitude of issues. Di Virgilio, the passenger, agreed to let Marketplace document her journey to raise awareness of the ordeal people who use wheelchairs go through when getting on flights.

Read the full article

First Nations adults with disabilities living on reserves lack equal access to services, report finds” featured on CBC.ca

A new report released by the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, found First Nation adults with disabilities in Manitoba aren't provided supports and services they need, particularly on-reserve. The 117-page report, called “Supporting the Gifts of First Nations Adults Living with Exceptionalities”, makes 31 recommendations in several areas, including healthcare and social service systems, community infrastructure and resources, education, employment and caregiver support.

Read the full article

“Share ideas: Canada Disability Benefit Regulations” featured on the Government of Canada’s website

The Government of Canada is consulting Canadians on the new Canada Disability Benefit. Canadians are invited to share their thoughts on benefit details, such as eligibility and benefit amount, which will help inform the development of the regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit.

Read the full article and provide feedback

Events:

The Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA) are partnering with Manitoba Hydro to host an in-person event on December 4

Join the Manitoba Employment Equity Practitioners Association (MEEPA) and Manitoba Hydro for their in-person event, “Project Search: Opportunities to Diversify Your Workplace”. This event is in honour of Indigenous Disability Employment Awareness Month (November) and International Day for Persons with Disabilities (December 3).

Event Details:
When: Monday, December 4th from 8:30 am to Noon
Where: Manitoba Hydro Place (360 Portage Avenue)
Registration Fee: MEEPA Members are free, guests $25 per person

Funding Opportunity:

Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund – Mid Size projects

This funding opportunity aims to make communities and work places across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs and services, and access employment.

Application period: October 18, 2023, to December 13, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Funding amount: Between $500,000 and a maximum of $3,000,000 for a project that is up to 2 years in duration
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and governments
Learn more about the application process by visiting Canada.ca

Awareness Dates:
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3)
International Human Rights Day (December 10)
 

Health

A Dementia Strategy for Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada is pleased to share A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Achieve – 2023 Annual Report, which was recently tabled in Parliament.

The 2023 Report to Parliament on Canada’s national dementia strategy presents results of some of the projects funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Dementia Strategic Fund, Dementia Community Investment, and Enhanced Dementia Surveillance Initiative. It includes an updated map showing where project activity is taking place across the country. The report also highlights initiatives led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and notes new projects funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. A few of the results of recent public opinion research on dementia prevention and stigma are shared, including the experiences and perspectives of individuals living in Official Language Minority Communities.

The report also provides insight on progress on the strategy’s three national objectives by continuing to track data points related to preventing dementia, advancing therapies and finding a cure, and improving the quality of life of people living with dementia and caregivers.

The Public Health Agency of Canada would like to thank the many individuals and organizations who provided input for the 2023 report. We encourage you to continue sharing information on dementia-related initiatives with us at the PHAC Dementia Policy Secretariat. Your input contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of dementia-related efforts underway in Canada. Tracking these efforts also helps to identify remaining gaps and informs our work at the Public Health Agency of Canada as we pursue initiatives that contribute to the implementation of the national dementia strategy.

Thank you,

Dementia Policy Secretariat

Centre for Health Promotion

Public Health Agency of Canada

Human Rights

Canadian Human Rights Commission Statement for IDPWD

To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Michael Gottheil, Accessibility Commissioner of Canada, issue the following joint statement:

The Canadian Human Rights Commission joins people in Canada and around the world in celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Those of us with disabilities continue to have to assert our rights every single day, in big ways and seemingly small ones. We continue to have to push for basic rights such as access to adequate housing, access to employment, access to education, and access to healthcare.
People with disabilities should not have to fight for their rights. These fundamental human rights should be protected and enshrined in Canadian law to ensure that everyone in Canada can live the life of their choosing, free of barriers.

Read the full statement.

"Everybody wins" - Canadian Parliamentary Committee Takes on Global Disability-Inclusive Education Study

Hi all,

As some of you know, the Canadian Parliament’s Subcommittee on International Human Rights has undertaken a four-meeting study on global disability-inclusive education. This follows the unanimous passage of my motion M-78 earlier this year, which stated that “where the federal government spends money on education, domestically or internationally, clear consideration must be given to the maximum inclusion of people with disabilities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

The first meeting of the Subcommittee featured five global leaders in education and disability, Tim Shriver (Special Olympics International), Diane Richler (Inclusion International), Robert Jenkins (UNICEF), Yasmine Sherif (Education Cannot Wait), and Jennifer Rigg (Global Campaign for Education).
In order to maximize the impact of the powerful testimony that this committee is hearing, we need people to know about it! To that end, here are some links you can share:

My opening round of questions for Tim Shriver and Diane Richler on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
Tim Shriver’s opening statement on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Video of the entire two-hour committee hearing.

Please stay tuned to my social media for updates as the committee hearings progress, and feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in knowing this is happening.

All the best,
Hon. Mike Lake, PC, MP
mike.lake@parl.gc.ca
Edmonton-Wetaskiwin
X/Facebook/Instagram: @MikeLakeMP

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF DPI NAC On the Occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023

Our Most Valued Member Organizations and Friends, it brings me great joy to greet you on the occasion of IDPD 2023, which we are celebrating under the theme “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities”.

This day of celebration of our diversity and achievements established by the UN has been observed annually since 1992. Organizations of and for persons with disabilities and our supporters are united globally at this time in our promotion of greater understanding of our dignity, well-being and rights.

Occasionally it has felt like these ambitious goals of the 2030 agenda have taken a back seat to the local pressing economic and social problems of Member States. The theme alludes to the danger of non-realization in the set timeframe but highlights that through Unity, we as persons with disabilities can play an effective and powerful role in the achievement of the SDGs for the greater good of all.    

The underlying principle of unity is most timely as in August 2023 we saw the most anticipated and historic Unification of DPI resulting from the World Council Meeting, which was held in South Korea.
After many years of perseverance and faith in peaceful democracy, we have achieved the goal of one DPI to champion the cause of persons with disabilities as a dynamic force on the international stage.

We have journeyed with great resilience throughout our region since the ravages of 2020. Member Organizations have done exemplary work with their respective governments for the implementation of national disability policy and legislation and have served as beacons of inspiration for those of us on the path to lobbying and working towards these. Extremely fruitful partnerships with corporate sponsors and international donor agencies have been established across the region to initiate life changing programs for our constituents in the fields of climate change mitigation, Independent Living, Community Based Rehabilitation, provision of mobility aids, and assistive devices and keeping disability rights and empowerment current.

The UN CRPD and SDGs provide complementary platforms for our continued advocacy for the full realization of  equality and inclusion of persons with disabilities and to living out this year's IDPD theme. We have a responsibility to utilize the language of these vital resources in order to secure the best outcomes for our constituents and to elevate the discussion on disability inclusive societies and economies.

The SDGs which specifically mention people with disabilities can boost our efforts in promoting:
Inclusive learning environments, accessible schools and the elimination of barriers which impede the expression of intelligence and creativity of students with disabilities - SDG #4

Greater employment opportunities for persons with disabilities to allow us to play our part in contributing to economic growth and national development – SDG # 8

Effective social, economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities thereby minimizing inequality – SDG # 10

Creating sustainable cities and communities which are accessible, affordable, safe and productive for all – SDG # 11

Partnerships for the Goals and requiring the collection of reliable, disability disaggregated data and efficient monitoring of the SDGs – SDG #17

This IDPD 2023 theme places a direct call on persons with disabilities to lead the rescue of the SDGs through united actions. This is indeed familiar territory for us as we have accomplished so much as one DPI NAC family.

Together we will continue to do so much more by the Grace and Mercies of God.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2023!

With best wishes,
Merphilus James (Mr.)
PRESIDENT – Disabled Peoples’ International North America and the Caribbean, Inc.
PRESIDENT – National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities Inc. (Saint Lucia)

Mental Health

Decolonizing mental health law in BC: join Health Justice for a briefing on new report

I'm writing to let you know that Health Justice will be releasing a new report on December 13th entitled “Pathologize the systems and not the people”: Decolonizing BC’s mental health law. The report stems from over three years of listening to and learning from the Indigenous Leadership Group, which forms part of Health Justice's governance structure. It contextualizes health inequities experienced by Indigenous people and communities as consequences of colonization and identifies a number of action areas to work to bring BC's mental health law into compliance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

We'd like to invite you to join us for a virtual community briefing to learn more about the report and the process we used to develop it:

When: Wednesday, December 13th from 10:00-11:30am

Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86340836831 (Meeting ID: 863 4083 6831)   

If you can let us know if you'll be attending, we'd appreciate it so we can give our presenters a heads-up about the number of people to expect. RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/rCJdgdR8zD.

Take good care,
Kendra
Kendra Milne
Executive Director, Health Justice
www.healthjustice.ca
#170-422 Richards Street | Vancouver, BC | Unceded Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh Territories | 604.358.7916

Newsletters

Cooperation Canada

Click on the following link to access the information online:  https://mailchi.mp/cooperation.ca/december-01-2023-members-insights?e=a800a3de9e

EASPD Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: EASPD Newsletter

NEADS Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the information online: November NEADSLetter (mailchi.mp)

UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs Newsletter

Click on the following link to access the newsletter online: December | 2023 | UN-DESA-VOICE

Statistics

New data from StatCan

The headlines!

Number of disabled people in Canada is now 8 million. As a percentage, 27%.

Percentage of disabled people between 25 and 64 is 22%

All these percentages have increased by 5%.

The report includes data on poverty and employment, and severity of disability. Again, everything has increased.

I’m sending two links, and they all seem to have good links to accessibility options.

Thanks

New data on disability in Canada, 2022
www150.statcan.gc.ca

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/231201/dq231201b-eng.htm

Michelle Hewitt (she/her)
Chair
Disability Without Poverty/Le handicap sans pauvreté
disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca
We want people with disabilities to be prosperous, 
Realize our power,
Pursue our passions,

Webinars

REMINDER: Register for our Dec 4 IDPD 2023 Year in review

Click on the following link to access the information online: plan-9.hubspotpagebuilder.com/reg-idpd-2023-year-in-review?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=283992475&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8epcrwMuVeCHGRFdhTgU2rTc2_5EM1c7QLr3eDo3R5RXnwiqpUJO5c8AvNKCLli6YRInq66iAuk5csRKiaWw2FrpXrnQ&utm_content=283992475&utm_source=hs_email

Join us [Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion Toronto Metropolitan University] on December 7: Championing Disability Justice and Human Rights in Canada

Click on the following link to register: Registration Form: Championing Disability Justice and Human Rights in Canada (December 7, 2023) (google.com)
Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion <equity@torontomu.ca>

Opportunities

We’re looking for the next Chairperson of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights!

*** Please share this message with your organization and/or network. ***

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is looking for a new part-time Chairperson for its Board of Trustees. Are you an inspiring leader who can conduct effective board meetings, uphold good governance principles, hold management accountable for its performance, act as an ambassador for the Museum and inspire a culture of philanthropy? If yes, then we want you!

The CMHR is committed to the principles of employment equity and to achieving a workforce that is representative of the Canadian population. Interested individuals are invited to apply online until January 8, 2024, via the Governor in Council Appointments website.

Thank you,
Governance Directorate, Portfolio Affairs Office
Department of Canadian Heritage

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