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Justice Minister Announces Appeal of Court Decision on Assisted Suicide
CCD applauds the Government of Canada’s announcement that it is seeking to appeal the decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in Lee Carter and Hollis Johnson et al. v. Attorney General of Canada. On 13 July 2012, the Hon. Robert Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that,
The Government is of the view that the Criminal Code provisions that prohibit medical professionals, or anyone else, from counselling or providing assistance in a suicide, are constitutionally valid.
Celebrating Canada Day!
Like other Canadians, people with disabilities have much to honour on Canada Day. CCD applauds Canada’s progress on access and the inclusion of people with disabilities. Some “access and inclusion” milestones are noted below.
Carter v. Canada (Attorney General), 2012 BCSC 886
27 June 2012
Hon. Robert Nicholson, PC, QC, MP
Attorney General of Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A OA6
mcu@justice. gc.ca
Dear Minister Nicholson:
Canadians with Disabilities Dismayed by BC Court Approval of Assisted Suicide
15 June 2012
For Immediate Release
Today, the Supreme Court of British Columbia handed down its decision in the Carter case, opening the door for assisted suicide in Canada. Justice Lynn Smith found that the “provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada prohibiting physician–assisted dying, unjustifiably infringe the equality rights of Gloria Taylor, and the rights to life, liberty and security of the person of Gloria Taylor, Lee Carter and Hollis Johnson.”
Getting and Keeping a Job--What makes a difference
Call for Submissions
Despite barriers in the labour market, there are Canadians with disabilities who have been successful in obtaining employment and progressing in their chosen careers. If this describes your work experience, CCD wants to hear from you about what has contributed to your employment success.
The Envelope Please: The Voting Results from CCD's AGM
14 June 2012
For Immediate Release
On Saturday, 9 June 2012, Mary Ennis, the Chairperson of the CCD Nominating Committee, conducted the election of officers during the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Tony Dolan was returned to the office of Chairperson for a second term. Joining Tony on the Executive Committee are Pat Danforth, First Vice Chair; Steve Estey, Second Vice Chair; Marc Workman, Secretary; Anne McPhee, Treasurer; and Carmela Hutchison, Member-at-Large on the Executive.
Provincial and National Leaders on Disability Issues Recognized
14 June 2012
For Immediate Release
News from the CCD Annual General Meeting
CCD Has New Executive
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Winnipeg on 9 June 2012, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities elected a new Executive Committee:
- Tony Dolan, Chairperson
- Pat Danforth, 1st Vice Chair
- Steve Estey, 2nd Vice Chair
- Marc Workman, Secretary
- Anne McPhee, Treasurer
- Carmela Hutchison, Member at Large on Executive Committee
Committee Chairs
