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Open Letter Regarding Vaccines for Disabled Canadians Living with Chronic Medical Conditions
The following Open Letter is regarding the vaccination of disabled Canadians living with chronic medical conditions in the community. The letter was sent to all Members of Parliament on February 18th, 2021.
Death By Coercion
A panel on the impacts of changes to medical assistance in dying on Black Queer Sick and Poor communities.
Lives are at Stake
The Canadian government is considering Bill C-7 which, if passed, will threaten the lives, rights, and dignity of people with disabilities. Currently, in Canada, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) can only be provided to people who are near the end of life. If passed, Bill C-7 will no longer restrict MAiD to end of life circumstances and will make disability a justification for ending a life.
Canadian Disability Benefit: What Is It
Never before in Canadian history, has a government had a Disability Inclusion Plan in the Throne Speech with the commitment to a "new Canadian Disability Benefit modelled after the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors". This is our community's chance to make sure this benefit is set up correctly.