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Disabling Poverty, Enabling Citizenship - Canada's Federal Parties Have Their Say
Media Release
For Immediate Release | 13 October 2015
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national organization working for an inclusive and accessible Canada, sought commitments from Canada's major political parties on initiatives focused on disabling poverty and enabling citizenship:
Chairperson's Update - September 2015
First, A Message from Elections Canada
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities is helping Elections Canada (EC) inform Canadians about how to get ready to vote. EC's Ready to Vote, e-Bulletin (October 2015), is now available. Check it out to get the latest information on voting in the October 19, 2015 Federal Election and share it throughout your networks.
Voting at an Elections Canada Office
After an election is called, you can vote at any Elections Canada office across the country.
For more information, go to http://www.elections.ca.
We'll Be Voting for An Accessible Canada
Media Release
For Immediate Release | 29 September 2015
Canadians with Disabilities: Getting Beyond Being a Population in Waiting
Media Release
September 15, 2015 | For Immediate Release
Many people with disabilities, when seeking employment, struggle endlessly against discriminatory barriers in the job market.
CCD Chairperson's Update - #DTCforAll
Refundable DTC Campaign - #DTCforAll
During the current election campaign, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) and Independent Living Canada (ILC) are joining together to ask political leaders to commit to making the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) refundable.
Here’s why:
Refundable DTC Campaign - #DTCforAll
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) and Independent Living Canada (ILC) are joining together to ask political leaders to commit to making the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) refundable. Please sign the petition today! http://dtcforall.org/
Federal Legislation to Implement UN Disability Rights Convention: Nothing About Us Without Us
Media Release
September 9, 2015 | For Immediate Release
Disabling Poverty, Enabling Citizenship - Where Do Federal Party Leaders Stand?
Media Release
September 1, 2015 | For Immediate Release
