

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.
Wireless Accessibility for People who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing
Two Engagement Opportunities in the Disability Movement
Two very important engagement opportunities to share today… / Deux opportunités d'engagement très importantes à partager aujourd'hui…
Show Me the Money
We thought it would be a good time to check-in, as the latest Throne Speech turned out to be a pretty big deal. The Government introduced its Disability Inclusion Plan, which will have:
Human Rights and People with Disabilities - Droits de l'homme et personnes handicapées
Recommendations for the Government of Canada Relating to COVID and People with Disabilities
The Coalition Leadership Group has worked on recommendations to the Government of Canada (recommendations en français) in regards to COVID, people with disabilities and disability-related organizations.
Stuff is Happening and You Should Know About It
We’ve got a few things to share with y'all.
Tomorrow – January 30th – the Canadian Association of Community Living and the Council of Canadians with Disabilities is hosting End of Life, Equality, and Disability: A national forum on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). The in-person session is sold out, but you can attend by livestream. Sign up at: https://freeman.streamme.ca/cac-ccd2020
Hey there Canadian disability-related organizations / Salut, organisations canadiennes liées aux personnes handicapées
Join Us in Creating an Accessible Canada
