Election 2011 presents an opportunity for Canadians with disabilities to raise their issues. Presently, at the federal level, social policy appears to be homeless. CCD wants all Parties to present their social policy platform and vision for Canada. This vision must ensure Canadians with disabilities have equal access to the goods and services of our great country.

Volume 29, Numéro 1

Volume 29, Number 1

Pour distribution immédiate

For immediate release

Pour distribution immédiate

Winnipeg le 15 mars 2011 – Les ministres provinciaux et territoriaux responsables des questions des personnes handicapées et des droits de la personne ont passé les deux derniers jours à examiner l’importance des droits humains dans la vie des personnes handicapées.

For Immediate Release

Winnipeg 15 March 2011—Canada’s provincial and territorial ministers responsible for disability issues and human rights spent the last two days considering what human rights mean in the context of life with a disability.

CCD representatives Steve Estey and Jim Derksen were on hand to share the disability community’s human rights message, which is embedded in its National Action Plan. The Plan seeks F/P/T commitments on disability-related supports, poverty eradication, labour market participation and full citizenship.

Yvonne Peters
8 mars 2011

Yvonne Peters

March 8, 2011