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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. 

Media Release

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. 

Media Release

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

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release | June 20, 2018

On April 25, 2018, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) intervened in a very important case before the Supreme Court of Canada. This case could have a significant impact on persons with disabilities, affecting their autonomy, independence and inclusion. The case is called S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation. It raises the question: can absolute discretionary trusts, also known as Henson Trusts, be taken into account in eligibility criteria for social programs, like a housing subsidy or social assistance?

Why This Case is Important

MEDIA ADVISORY

April 24, 2018