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CCD Echoes Governor General's Call to Listen to Diverse Voices Who Shape Canada
For Immediate Release | November 24, 2021
SIGNIFICANT VICTORY FOR NOVA SCOTIANS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021
HALIFAX, NS: Today, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has paved the road to addressing the human rights of thousands of Nova Scotians with disabilities who continue to languish in institutions or in community without support. This ruling sent a powerful message that there are fundamental systemic barriers in Nova Scotia that deny equality of opportunity for persons with disabilities.
What Are Canada's Political Parties Plans Concerning Inclusive Emergency Preparedness?
For Immediate Release | September 17, 2021
CCD Seeking an Accessible and Inclusive Post-COVID-19 World: No New Barriers!
For Immediate Release | September 15, 2021
CCD Seeks Commitments on Accessible and Affordable Housing
For Immediate Distribution | September 13, 2021
CCD Seeks from Parties Disability-Inclusive Climate Action and Emergency Preparedness Plans
For Immediate Release | September 9, 2021
CCD Seeks Parties' Position on Disability Benefit
For Immediate Release | September 7, 2021
Poverty is the reality for too many Canadians who live with disability. 6.2 million Canadians live with a disability. Nearly 30% live in poverty.[1]
The disability community has been calling for a disability benefit for Canadians with disabilities. For the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national human rights organization working for an accessible and inclusive Canada, this election is the time for political parties to explain how they plan to address disability poverty.
CCD Calls for Commitments to Remedy Discrimination against Blind Voters
For Immediate Release | September 3, 2021
Leader Letters
CCD has sent the following letter to the Bloc Québécois, the Conservative Party, the Green Party, the Liberal Party and the New Democratic Party:
Re: Seeking Your Party’s Position on Some Key Questions
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is a non-partisan, national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an inclusive and accessible Canada.
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CCD Urges Federal Election Candidates to Run Accessible Campaigns
For Immediate Release | September 1, 2021
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national non-partisan human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an accessible and inclusive Canada, is calling upon all Federal Election candidates to run barrier-free campaigns.
For people with disabilities to make an informed choice when casting their ballot they need full access to candidates’ campaigns.
