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Canadians with Disabilities Dismayed by BC Court Approval of Assisted Suicide
15 June 2012
For Immediate Release
Today, the Supreme Court of British Columbia handed down its decision in the Carter case, opening the door for assisted suicide in Canada. Justice Lynn Smith found that the “provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada prohibiting physician–assisted dying, unjustifiably infringe the equality rights of Gloria Taylor, and the rights to life, liberty and security of the person of Gloria Taylor, Lee Carter and Hollis Johnson.”
Getting and Keeping a Job--What makes a difference
Call for Submissions
Despite barriers in the labour market, there are Canadians with disabilities who have been successful in obtaining employment and progressing in their chosen careers. If this describes your work experience, CCD wants to hear from you about what has contributed to your employment success.
The Envelope Please: The Voting Results from CCD's AGM
14 June 2012
For Immediate Release
On Saturday, 9 June 2012, Mary Ennis, the Chairperson of the CCD Nominating Committee, conducted the election of officers during the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Tony Dolan was returned to the office of Chairperson for a second term. Joining Tony on the Executive Committee are Pat Danforth, First Vice Chair; Steve Estey, Second Vice Chair; Marc Workman, Secretary; Anne McPhee, Treasurer; and Carmela Hutchison, Member-at-Large on the Executive.
Provincial and National Leaders on Disability Issues Recognized
14 June 2012
For Immediate Release
News from the CCD Annual General Meeting
CCD Has New Executive
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Winnipeg on 9 June 2012, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities elected a new Executive Committee:
- Tony Dolan, Chairperson
- Pat Danforth, 1st Vice Chair
- Steve Estey, 2nd Vice Chair
- Marc Workman, Secretary
- Anne McPhee, Treasurer
- Carmela Hutchison, Member at Large on Executive Committee
Committee Chairs
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Overview and Next Steps for an Accessible and Inclusive Society
Presentation
by
Vangelis Nikias
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Project Manager
Introduction
In March of 2010, Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the first international human rights instrument of the 21st century.
CCD Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee of Finance
June 1, 2012
Regarding: Bill C-38 – An Act to implement certain provision of the Budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures
Presenter: Vangelis Nikias,
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Project Manager
CCD is pleased to have the opportunity to present to the Finance Committee and thanks the Committee for this invitation.
Rethinking Knowledge and Power: Reflections on the Disability Community in Canada (presentation)
Presentation to the Canadian Disability Studies Association/Association
Canadienne des Études sur L’Incapacité
Wilfrid Laurier University, Congress 2012
31 May 2012
Michael J. Prince
Rethinking Knowledge and Power: Reflections on the Disability Community in Canada
A panel presentation to the Canadian Disability Studies
Association/Association Canadienne des Études sur L'Incapacité
Wilfrid Laurier University
May 31, 2012
Sponsored by OISE/University of Toronto, the Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, the Canadian Philosophical Association, and the Equity and Diversity Portfolio of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences at Congress 2012
