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Because It's 2018! "Nothing About Us Without Us" in Canada's New Accessibility Legislation
When Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on March 11, 2010, it committed to rid the country of barriers that prevent people with disabilities from fully enjoying their human rights.
Bill C-49 Empowers Goliath and Takes Away David's Sling Shot
March 15, 2018 | For Immediate Release
Transportation Modernization Act (Bill C-49)
SUBMISSIONS RESPECTING:
Transportation Modernization Act (Bill C-49)
Submissions to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
By: Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)
Bob Brown, Chairperson, CCD Transportation Committee, and
Terrance Green, Co-Chair, CCD Transportation Committee
March 20, 2018
Download PDF version of report (626K)
BACKGROUND:
MEDIA ADVISORY
February 27, 2018
CCD National Coordinator Participating in CRA's Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
When the Minister of National Revenue reinstated the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC), she appointed James Hicks, CCD National Coordinator, to the DAC. James is attending the Committee’s first meeting today, January, 24, 2017.
Not Much Real Change Coming to Canada Post Service
For Immediate Release | January 24, 2018
Delta Airlines Inc. v Gábor Lukács
Media Release
For Immediate Release
BREAKING: 19 January 2018 - In the matter of Delta Airlines Inc. v Gábor Lukács, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has decided that it is unreasonable for the Canadian Transportation Agency (the “Agency”) to apply a narrow criteria for determining which complaints can be heard. Specifically, the SCC held that such a narrow approach unreasonably prevents public interest groups such as the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (the “CCD”) from bringing complaints forward.
#AllianceChat
The Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada will be hosting its fifth #AllianceChat in its series on Monday, January 15th, 2018 at 3 pm EST. Please note the new day and time! During the chat, the Alliance will be discussing healthcare for Indigenous people with disabilities. The Alliance is pleased to announce that Mr. Neil Belanger, Executive Director BCANDS (www.bcands.bc.ca) will be joining the chat. To participate in the chat just go to Twitter and search for #AllianceChat and you can join through there.
Happy New Year!
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities wishes you a Happy New Year!
In 2018, we are looking forward to working on national accessibility and inclusion legislation.
Jewelles Smith
Chairperson
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Happy Holidays
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities wishes you an accessible and inclusive holiday season.
Jewelles Smith
Chairperson
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
