CCD Celebrates Canadian Leaders Working for an Accessible and Inclusive Canada

“Once again, we have come to that time of year when the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) proudly announces the recipients of the CCD Award,” stated Tony Dolan, CCD National Chairperson.  “The CCD Awards celebrate the contributions of those who have pushed the ableist boundaries of Canadian society to make this country more accessible and inclusive.”

With the 2013 CCD Awards, CCD honours the following award winners and their achievements:

Vangelis Nikias was interviewed about the CRPD on CKCU's weekly radio show "Welcome to My World" -- which covers disability issues.  Vangelis discussed the CRPD with hosts Kim Kilpatrick and Shelly-Ann Morris. You can listen to the interview using the Listen On Demand. 

Prime Minister’s Office to CCD: No Intention of Reopening Assisted Suicide Debate

On 9 May, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office wrote to CCD about euthanasia and assisted suicide.  The Prime Minister’s office informed CCD that,

“We appreciated the opportunity to review your perspective and understand the importance of this issue to the disabled community.  Please know that your efforts to foster an inclusive and accessible Canada are greatly valued.

“Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for an Accessible and Inclusive Society:  Reaffirming the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights and fundamental freedoms”

Vangelis Nikias, Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Introduction

The motto of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities is: "a voice of our own".

07 May 2013

A joint presentation of Council of Canadians with Disabilities

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DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada-Réseau d’action des femmes handicappées du Canada

Presenter: Carmela Hutchison, Member-at-Large CCD Executive Committee and President of DAWN – RAFH Canada

On The CCD Agenda

CCD and DAWN–RAFH Co-present to Finance Committee about Bill C-462

On 7 May 2013, Carmela Hutchison, representing both DAWN-RAFH Canada and CCD, was called as a witness by the House of Commons Finance Committee regarding Bill C-462, An Act restricting the fees charged by promoters of the Disability Tax Credit and making consequential amendments to the Tax Court of Canada Act.  During her presentation, Carmela commented that CCD and DAWN support the intent of Bill C-462 and agree t

Collaborating with Amnesty International

On 15 April 2013, Steve Estey, Chairperson of the CCD’s International Development Committee, and Vangelis Nikias, CRPD Project Manager, met with Alex Neve, the Secretary General of Amnesty International - Canada.  Amnesty International seeks to generate action to prevent and end abuse of human rights and demand justice for those whose human rights have been violated.  The meeting focused on Amnesty's experience in civil society reports to the United Nations Experts’ Committees, similar to the on