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For Immediate Release

Winnipeg 15 March 2011—Canada’s provincial and territorial ministers responsible for disability issues and human rights spent the last two days considering what human rights mean in the context of life with a disability.

CCD representatives Steve Estey and Jim Derksen were on hand to share the disability community’s human rights message, which is embedded in its National Action Plan. The Plan seeks F/P/T commitments on disability-related supports, poverty eradication, labour market participation and full citizenship.

Yvonne Peters

March 8, 2011

Council of Canadians with Disabilities & Canadian Association for Community Living

Making Domestic Implementation Real and Meaningful

A CALL TO ACTION

March 11, 2011, marks the first anniversary of Canada’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The CRPD is the first international human-rights instrument of the 21st century. It reaffirms that persons with disabilities throughout the world should enjoy the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.

March 4, 2011

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

Re: Implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Dear Sir/Madam:

Calling Canada to Action on the CRPD

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is one of CCD’s main priorities.

Court File No. 33507

A New Year: Anticipating the Challenges Ahead

During the past four weeks, there have been strong indications that the following issues will be taking much of our attention during the next quarter: the new Federal Budget, a possible Federal Election, labour market policy, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. CCD’s National Council of Representatives and Committees have been preparing to meet these challenges.

National Council and Committees

Executive Committee

• Marie White, Chairperson
• John Rae, 1st Vice Chair
• Carmela Hutchison, 2nd Vice Chair
• Roy Muise, Treasurer
• Claredon Robicheau, Secretary
• Susan Ralph, Member-at-Large on Executive

Member Organizations and their Representatives

• British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities – Valerie Thoem
• Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities – Margot Brunner-Campbell/Dave Storey
• Saskatchewan Voice of People

CCD – CACL Working Paper
February 2011
 

Introduction
On March 11, 2010 Canada ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). As we approach the first Anniversary of Canada's ratification, it is important that we take appropriate steps to ensure that we live up to our commitments as a country and develop a plan for meaningful implementation, monitoring and reporting.