English

23 March 2012

Member of Parliament
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6

Dear Sir/Madam:

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA (ON APPEAL FROM THE BRITISH COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEAL)

Between

Frederick Moore on behalf of Jeffrey P. Moore

Appellant (appellant)

Memo

To: All Members of Parliament
From: Tony Dolan, National Chairperson, Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Re: An Emerging Issue:  Old Age Security (OAS) and Raising the Age of Eligibility
Date: March 21, 2012

The Federal Budget will be presented by Minister Flaherty on March 29th.  This Budget will be primarily about reducing the federal deficit through cuts in programs and downsizing of the federal civil service. 

It is doubtful if the Budget will address disability issues specifically.  There may be some reference to the Registered Disability Savings Plan that addresses the reluctance of financial institutions to open an RDSP for persons who they deem not to have the capacity to manage a plan.

In February 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada decided that people with intellectual disabilities should be allowed to testify.  Specifically, the question before the Court was whether people with intellectual disabilities are required to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of a “promise to tell the truth” in order to be permitted to testify.

For Immediate Release

February 10, 2012

Today the Supreme Court of Canada decided that people with intellectual disabilities should be allowed to testify in court.  Specifically, the question before the Court was whether people with intellectual disabilities are required to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of a “promise to tell the truth” in order to be permitted to testify.

CCD Kicks-off a New Year

On 3 January 2012, the CCD office reopened after the conclusion of the holiday season and CCD’s Committees returned to the business of improving the level of access and inclusion in Canada. This edition of the Update, provides information on the planning being done by CCD’s Committees and meetings attended by staff and volunteers.

Educating Federal Employees About the CRPD

Introduction

During 2011, CCD was active in the areas of litigation, education, policy reform, and public awareness. Our objective was the enhancement of access and inclusion in Canada for persons with disabilities. Through this work, CCD has been working to strike down barriers which limit the social and economic participation of people with disabilities.

CCD Before the Supreme Court of Canada in D.A. I. Case

Presentation to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Knowledge Talk

12 January, 2012

Michael J. Prince
University of Victoria

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