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Annual Report: 2009-2010

Executive Committee

Marie White, Chairperson
John Rae, 1st Vice Chair
Carmela Hutchison, 2nd Vice Chair
Roy Muise, Treasurer
Claredon Robicheau, Secretary
Susan Ralph, Member-at-Large on Executive

Member Organizations and their Representatives

British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities – Valerie Thoem
Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities – Margot Brunner-Campbell/Dave Storey
Saskatchewan Voice of People

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.

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.

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Disability is Not a Partisan Issue

January 25, 2011

Members of Parliament
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6

Re: Disability is Not a Partisan Issue

Dear Sir/Madam:

Pre Budget Consultation Brief to The Standing Committee on Finance: Disability Is Not A Partisan Issue

Submission from The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)

December, 2010

Background

On March 11, 2010 Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The CRPD is a new international agreement about protecting and promoting the human rights of people with disabilities. Canada's ratification of the CRPD is viewed by Canadians with disabilities as a milestone and historic event committing all governments to advancing the rights and status of persons with disabilities.