CCD Chairperson's Update: January 2011
A New Year: Anticipating the Challenges Ahead
During the past four weeks, there have been strong indications that the following issues will be taking much of our attention during the next quarter: the new Federal Budget, a possible Federal Election, labour market policy, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. CCD’s National Council of Representatives and Committees have been preparing to meet these challenges.
National Council and Committees
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Making Domestic Implementation Real and Meaningful
CCD – CACL Working Paper
February 2011
Introduction
On March 11, 2010 Canada ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). As we approach the first Anniversary of Canada's ratification, it is important that we take appropriate steps to ensure that we live up to our commitments as a country and develop a plan for meaningful implementation, monitoring and reporting.
Voulez-vous que le gouvernement du Canada et les membres du Parlement passent à l`action pour l`application de la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits des personnes handicapées?
Faites-nous part de l’appui de votre organisation d’ici le lundi 7 février!
Le Conseil des Canadiens avec déficiences (CCD) et l’Association canadienne pour l’intégration communautaire (ACIC) invitent les organisations de personnes handicapées du pays à interpeller les membres du Parlement et le gouvernement du Canada à faire preuve de leadership dans la mise en vigueur de la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits des personnes handicapées.
Do you want Parliamentarians and the Government of Canada to Take Action on Implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disability?
Let us know your Organization’s support by Monday February 7!
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) and the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) are inviting disability organizations across Canada to voice a call to Parliamentarians and the Government of Canada to take leadership on implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD).
Claredon Robicheau Speaks Out On Transportation
Claredon Robicheau summarizes some current issues in the federal mode of transportation.
Claredon Robicheau se prononce sur les transports
Claredon Robicheau fait le point sur quelques enjeux des transports fédéraux.
Video: L'importance de la CDPH
Steve Estey et Marie White discutent de la Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées.
Why the CRPD Is Important
Steve Estey and Marie White discuss the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Vidéo: Conversation sur les transports accessibles
Marie White et Claredon Robicheau discutent des obstacles dans les transports et des moyens mis sur pied par le CCD pour s'y attaquer.
Video: A Conversation about Accessible Transportation
Marie White and Claredon Robicheau discuss transportation barriers and how CCD is addressing these.
