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Immigration and People with Disabilities
Over twenty-five years ago CCD began advocating for a more open Canadian immigration policy for persons with disabilities. In the 1984 federal election campaign CCD raised this issue in our Challenge Ballot. We asked all candidates to support "Canada making a commitment to the United Nations to accept 50 or more disabled refugees per year." CCD also raised amendment of the Immigration Act to bring it in line with the Charter and ensure that disability was a prohibited ground of discrimination.
Conservative Government Has Future-oriented Approach to Disability Issues
14 April 2011
On 8 April 2011, Canadians had their first look at Here for Canada, the Conservative Party of Canada’s 2011 Platform. The Conservative Platform references initiatives undertaken on disability issues by the Harper Government. The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an inclusive and accessible Canada, called upon all Parties to address disability issues in their Platforms.
Conservative Party Platform-- Here for Canada: Stephen Harper's Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Economic Growth
CCD Election Challenge 2011
8 April 2011
New Democratic Party Platform--Giving Your Family A Break Practical First Steps
CCD Election Challenge 2011
10 April 2011
NDP Take Page from Disability Community's Action Plan
13 April 2011
CCD Dismayed Family with a Disabled Child Ordered Deported
April 13, 2011
Green Party Includes People with Disabilities in Vision Green but NOT the Green Platform
2011 CCD Election Challenge
2011 Green Platform
smart economy. strong communities. true democracy.
7 April 2011
The Liberal Platform--Your Family. Your Future. Your Canada.
2011 CCD Election Challenge
4 April 2011
