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Supreme Court Decision Undermines Access to Justice
On June 14, 2018, the Supreme Court released its judgment in Canada (Canadian Human Rights Commission) v. Canada (Attorney General), 2018 SCC 31, also known as Matson and Andrews.
CCD Elects Two Members at Large on Council
I am pleased to report that the CCD Council has elected two new Members at Large to the National Council of Representatives: John Rae and Natalie Spagnuolo. John was an incumbent Member at Large. Natalie is new to the Council. It is great to have John continuing on the Council and Natalie, welcome to the team!
Thanks to the outgoing Member at Large on Council May Recollet-Goulais.
~ Jewelles Smith,
CCD Chairperson
Accessibility Legislation a Way for Canada to Realize Its International Human Rights Commitments
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release | June 20, 2018
S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation Case
On April 25, 2018, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) intervened in a very important case before the Supreme Court of Canada. This case could have a significant impact on persons with disabilities, affecting their autonomy, independence and inclusion. The case is called S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation. It raises the question: can absolute discretionary trusts, also known as Henson Trusts, be taken into account in eligibility criteria for social programs, like a housing subsidy or social assistance?
Why This Case is Important
S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation
MEDIA ADVISORY
April 24, 2018
Delta Airlines Inc. v Gábor Lukács: CCD Makes a Difference at the Supreme Court of Canada
I am pleased to report that on January 19, 2018 in the matter of Delta Airlines Inc. v Gábor Lukács, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) decided it is unreasonable for the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to use a narrow criteria for determining which complaints can be heard. The Supreme Court heard the case on October 4, 2017.
NATIONAL DISABILITY ORGANIZATION DISAPPOINTED BY IMMIGRATION MINISTER'S RESPONSE ON EXCESSIVE DEMANDS CLAUSE
April 16, 2018 | For Immediate Distribution
NATIONAL DISABILITY ORGANIZATION DISAPPOINTED BY IMMIGRATION MINISTER’S RESPONSE ON EXCESSIVE DEMANDS CLAUSE
Disability and Immigration Rights Groups Call on Immigration Minister to "Do the Right Thing"
For Immediate Release | April 10, 2018
Full Citizenship, full stop
In the Globe and Mail columnist Andre Picard writes, "The fundamental issue is citizenship: If our commitment to rights and equality is real, then the disabled need to be full citizens, meaning they have an equal opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of community life." In 2015, the Prime Minister instructed the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities to develop legislation to make Canada accessible for Canadians with disabilities.
