La Commission de la condition de la femme des Nations Unies (CSW)

Le Conseil des Canadiens avec déficiences (CCD) est heureux d’annoncer que sa présidente,  Jewelles Smith, a été nommée membre individuel de délégation Canadienne qui, en mars 2019, participera à New York à la 63ème session de la Commission de la condition de la femme des Nations Unies (CSW).  Selon les Nations Unies, une femme sur cinq sera en situation de handicap au cours de sa vie.  Au Canada, le handicap affecte  un quart de la population féminine. 

Jewelles Smith Member of Canadian Delegation

The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is pleased to announce that its Chairperson Jewelles Smith was appointed as an individual to be a member of the Canadian delegation to the 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) that took place in New York City in March 2019.  The UN estimates that one in five women will experience disability over the lifespan.  In Canada, disability affects one quarter of women in Canada.

During Official Visit UN Special Rapporteur on Disability Rights Looking at Canada's Record on Disability

A Q & A with Steven Estey*, CCD’s Government and Community Relations Officer

Winnipeg, MB April 2, 2019 -As the UN Special Rapporteur on Disability Rights is visiting Canada, CCD asked Steven Estey, our Government and Community Relations Officer, some questions related to the Special Rapporteur’s visit, so that members of our community would be aware of the significance of the Special Rapporteur’s visit. Steven has been addressing international issues of concern to people with disabilities throughout his career. 

LE CONSEIL DES CANADIENS AVEC DÉFICIENCES ACCUEILLE POSITIVEMENT LE JUGEMENT DE LA COUR SUPRÊME DU CANADA

AVIS AUX MÉDIAS | 25 janvier 2019


Aujourd’hui, la Cour suprême du Canada (CSC)  a rendu un jugement remarquable dans la cause  S.A. c. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation.  Cette affaire est d’une importance nationale car elle garantit à de nombreuses personnes handicapées le droit de bénéficier de services sociaux vitaux dont elles dépendent pour maintenir,  en toute égalité, un niveau de vie adéquat.

COUNCIL OF CANADIANS WITH DISABILITIES APPLAUDS DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA

 MEDIA ADVISORY  | January 25, 2019

Today, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released a landmark decision in S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation.  This case is of national importance and significance because it ensures that many persons with disabilities can continue to access vital social programs they rely on to maintain an equal and adequate standard of living.

The Council of Canadians with Disabilities intervened at the SCC and was represented by ARCH Disability Law Centre.

Why This Case is Important

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