That is the upshot of sociological data as Canada marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to Statistics Canada, 22 per cent of the Canadian population above the age of 15 – about 6.2 million individuals – had one or more disabilities in 2017, with women more likel...
December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an annual moment to bring awareness to disability issues, promote inclusion, and embrace people of all abilities. Statistics Canada reports that one in five Canadians aged 15 years or older live with one or more disabilities. Even if...
Persons with disabilitiessubstance abuse treatmenttreatment participationThis study assessed the presence of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in a nationally representative sample of substance abuse treatment facilities in Canada. A stratified sample of 43 treatment centers in each of the 13 provinces and...
On June 5, the Prime Minister announced additional supports in recognition of the extraordinary expenses faced by persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. These supports include a one-time payment of up to $600 to certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit, a new inve...
HP Canada will give notice of temporary disruptions to services or facilities used by persons with disabilities, including the reason(s) for the disruption and expected duration. The notice shall be posted appropriately at the applicable facility and on the HP Canada web site when appropriate. When...
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Bonita Zarrillo, the NDP critic for people with disabilities, said the government is out of step with the spirit of the law that underpins the benefit. “They have not listened to Canadians. They have not followed their own promises,” Zarrillo said at a press conference Thursday. ...
Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act: An Act to Ensure a Barrier-free Canada aims to benefit all Canadians, especially those with disabilities, by helping to create a barrier-free Canada.
The persons with disabilities minister would continue to be responsible for most aspects of the legislation, though Transport Canada would have enhanced powers to handle transportation matters and telecommunications issues would remain before the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission. ...
Employee resource groupsVizMin Employee Network, Persons with Disabilities Network, Indigenous Employee Network, LGBTQ2+ Employee Network, Black Employees Network Noteworthy diversity strategies and policiespublished a 2-year accessibility plan in accordance with the Accessible Act Canada, maintains an ombudsm...