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An Open Letter from the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) Concerning the Canadian Psychiatric Association Position Statement on Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD)
November 20, 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an equitable, accessible and inclusive Canada, is very concerned about the approach taken on Medical Aid in Dying by the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) in its Position Statement. CCD joins others in calling upon the CPA to reform its Position Statement on MAiD.
Council of Canadians with Disabilities Announces Departure of Chair
November 25, 2021 | For Immediate Release
November 25, 2021 | For Immediate ReleaseNovember 25, 2021 | For Immediate ReleaseThe Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) announces the departure of National Council of Representatives Chairperson, Roxana Jahani Aval, who the Council elected in 2020. Ms. Jahani Aval, who is a 3rd year law student, resigned as Chairperson in October. The National Educational Association of Students with Disabilities (NEADS) had appointed Ms. Jahani Aval as their representative to CCD.
Immediate and Meaningful Action Required to Address Systemic Discrimination of Adults Who Have a Disability in Nova Scotia
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTRE – CENTRE JURIDIQUE DE L’INTÉRÊT PUBLIC
AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE OF LEGAL AID MANITOBA – L’AIDE JURIDIQUE DU MANITOBA SUPPORTED BY LEGAL AID MANITOBA, THE MANITOBA LAW FOUNDATION AND MEMBERS OF THE MANITOBA BAR ASSOCIATION
Writer’s direct line: (204) 985-9735
Email: jopas@legalaid.mb.ca
November 4, 2021
CCD Echoes Governor General's Call to Listen to Diverse Voices Who Shape Canada
For Immediate Release | November 24, 2021
SIGNIFICANT VICTORY FOR NOVA SCOTIANS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021
HALIFAX, NS: Today, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has paved the road to addressing the human rights of thousands of Nova Scotians with disabilities who continue to languish in institutions or in community without support. This ruling sent a powerful message that there are fundamental systemic barriers in Nova Scotia that deny equality of opportunity for persons with disabilities.
What Are Canada's Political Parties Plans Concerning Inclusive Emergency Preparedness?
For Immediate Release | September 17, 2021
CCD Seeking an Accessible and Inclusive Post-COVID-19 World: No New Barriers!
For Immediate Release | September 15, 2021
CCD Seeks Commitments on Accessible and Affordable Housing
For Immediate Distribution | September 13, 2021
CCD Seeks from Parties Disability-Inclusive Climate Action and Emergency Preparedness Plans
For Immediate Release | September 9, 2021
CCD Seeks Parties' Position on Disability Benefit
For Immediate Release | September 7, 2021
Poverty is the reality for too many Canadians who live with disability. 6.2 million Canadians live with a disability. Nearly 30% live in poverty.[1]
The disability community has been calling for a disability benefit for Canadians with disabilities. For the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national human rights organization working for an accessible and inclusive Canada, this election is the time for political parties to explain how they plan to address disability poverty.
