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OTTAWA (August 14, 2018) - At a press conference in Ottawa advocates released an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau signed by over 170 organizations and prominent Canadians urging the Prime Minister to make good on his commitment to the right to housing by enshrining that right in upcoming National Housing Strategy legislation.

There has been a staffing change at the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), with James Hicks no longer occupying the position of national coordinator. CCD wishes James all the best in his future activities and thanks him for his contribution to the advancement of disability rights in Canada.

During this time of change, Steven Estey (steven@ccdonline.ca) will hold a temporary contract with CCD to provide transition support.

Background: On June 21, 2108 the Federal Government tabled Bill C-81, An act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, or the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), to make our country more accessible and inclusive!  This paves the way for committee review in both the House and Senate and eventual passage into law.  Below are the Council of Canadians with Disabilities’ (CCD) initial observations concerning the Bill.

This spring, the membership of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) elected and appointed new people to serve on the National Council of Representatives, CCD’s governing body.

Meet the New CCD Executive - At its June Annual General Meeting, the CCD National Council elected a Executive Committee that will be in office for the next two years.  The members are:

On June 21, 2108 the Federal Government tabled Bill C-81, An act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, or the Accessible Canada Act, to make our country more accessible and inclusive!  People with disabilities have shared their views on how accessibility legislation could make Canada more accessible and inclusive.  This information is available to help Canadians determine whether or not Bill C-81 presents a realistic roadmap that will successfully move Canada toward being a barrier-free country.

THE COUNCIL OF CANADIANS WITH DISABILITIES (CCD) OPPOSES ROBERT LATIMER’S PETITON FOR A NEW TRIAL OR A PARDON

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Robert Latimer has submitted a letter to the Minister of Justice seeking a pardon or a new trial following his conviction for the murder of his daughter Tracy in 1993. 

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THE COUNCIL OF CANADIANS WITH DISABILITIES (CCD) OPPOSES ROBERT LATIMER’S PETITON FOR A NEW TRIAL OR A PARDON

For Immediate Release | July 12, 2018

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Robert Latimer has submitted a letter to the Minister of Justice seeking a pardon or a new trial following his conviction for the murder of his daughter Tracy in 1993. 

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For Immediate Release | July 10, 2018

On June 14, 2018, the Supreme Court released its judgment in Canada (Canadian Human Rights Commission) v. Canada (Attorney General), 2018 SCC 31, also known as Matson and Andrews.

I am pleased to report that the CCD Council has elected two new Members at Large to the National Council of Representatives: John Rae and Natalie Spagnuolo.  John was an incumbent Member at Large.  Natalie is new to the Council.  It is great to have John continuing on the Council and Natalie, welcome to the team!

Thanks to the outgoing Member at Large on Council May Recollet-Goulais.

~ Jewelles Smith,
CCD Chairperson