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The Government of Canada is leading consultations to inform planned accessibility legislation.
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Social Policy
14.3% of Canadians report having a disability. Canadians with disabilities are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than other Canadians. They face exclusion from quality education, from employment and from participation in their communities. CCD's Social Policy Committee provides leadership on addressing the social and economic exclusion of persons with disabilities.
Recent Work
February 14, 2017
COLLABORATION: THE KEY TO ACCESS AND INCLUSION
CCD is interested in developing an ongoing collaborative working relationship with Parks Canada that will support increased access and inclusion in all of Parks Canada's activities. Read more.
December 17, 2016
Standing Committee's Report The Way Forward for Canada Post Contains Some Backward Elements
The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates released its report The Way Forward for Canada Post, which contains 45 recommendations. Read more.
November 25, 2016
CCD Disappointed by Electoral Reform Bill C-33
While the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is pleased with some aspects of the Government's electoral reform bill, "This Bill fails to respond to most of the important amendments to the Canada Elections Act that CCD proposed," said John Rae, 1st Vice Chair of CCD. Read more.
More on Social Policy
November 21, 2016
Bill C-26: CCD Presentation to the Finance Committee on Enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan
November 6, 2016
Consulting with Canadians on Planned Accessibility Legislation
October 31, 2016
Youth with Disabilities Advise on the Creation of an Accessible and Inclusive Canada
October 30, 2016
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October 20, 2016
6 Things to Keep in Mind When Talking about Federal Accessibility Legislation
October 13, 2016
What does an Accessible Canada mean to you?
End Exclusion supporters rally in support of an accessible and inclusive Canada.
November 1, 2007
From Vision to Action: Building An Inclusive and Accessible Canada: A National Action Plan
The National Action Plan presents a shared vision for an inclusive and accessible Canada. Read more.