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Budget 2024 Disappoints – Major Shortfalls in Canada Disability Benefit Funding & Eligibility
The funding falls far short of what is necessary to fulfill the program’s primary objective: lifting people with disabilities out of poverty
Inclusion Canada
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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Alberta Injunction Case to Have Implications: Can MAiD Providers be Held Accountable?
Inclusion Canada is raising awareness of the potential implications of a court case reported by CBC Calgary News on March 11, 2024.
Inclusion Canada
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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Statement on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.
March 1, 2024 Inclusion Canada was saddened to learn of the passing of Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon Brian Mulroney. Mr....
Inclusion Canada
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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With Bill C-62 Passed, Inclusion Canada calls for further Change to Medical Assistance in Dying Law
For Immediate Release Thursday, February 29, 2024 Inclusion Canada, the national organization of persons with intellectual disabilities...
Inclusion Canada
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Organizations call for Swift Passage of bill C-62 with One Key Amendment - Full Repeal of the "Sunset Clause"
Inclusion Canada and partners called for an indefinite delay to the legalization of MAiD for those with a mental illness.
Inclusion Canada
Feb 23, 20243 min read
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Parliamentary Committee Recommends an Indefinite Delay to MAiD for Mental Illness; Inclusion Canada Wants the Sunset Clause Repealed Altogether
We are hopeful that this will be the first of many actions taken to bring Canada’s MAiD law back into alignment with disability rights.
Inclusion Canada
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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Inclusion Canada Demands Justice in Light of Inadequate Sentencing in Brent Gabona Case
Inclusion Canada expresses deep disappointment with Gabona’s sentencing.
Inclusion Canada
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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Inclusion Canada applauds Nova Scotia's historic apology and urges national action on disability rights
Inclusion Canada lauds Premier Tim Houston’s profound apology to the disability community in Nova Scotia.
Inclusion Canada
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Inclusion Canada demands for maximum sentencing in prolonged group home sexual abuse case
Inclusion Canada responds to this week’s sentencing hearing in Rosthern, Saskatchewan for Brent Gabona.
Inclusion Canada
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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Heralding change - Parliament approves pioneering disability benefit legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – Parliament passed Bill C-22, establishing the first-ever Canada Disability...
Inclusion Canada
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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National Task Force on Deinstitutionalization Applauds Settlement in Manitoba Developmental Centre Lawsuit
The National Task Force on Deinstitutionalization joins the disability community in celebrating the settlement of David Weremy’s class acti
Inclusion Canada
May 5, 20232 min read
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Historic human rights agreement for Nova Scotians with intellectual disabilities
For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Halifax, NS: Inclusion Canada celebrates the Nova Scotia government’s commitment today to...
Inclusion Canada
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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Budget 2023 - progress in disability inclusion, yet significant challenges remain
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – Inclusion Canada is encouraged to see the federal government prioritize disability...
Inclusion Canada
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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Surprise, Surprise – Harmful Committee Work leads to Harmful Report on MAiD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2023 Ottawa, ON – Inclusion Canada has received and reviewed the final report of the Special Joint...
Inclusion Canada
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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Discriminatory Disaster: Call for Repeal of MAiD for Mental Illness and C-7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 15th, 2022 Ottawa, ON – Inclusion Canada, the national organization for people with an...
Inclusion Canada
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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New Brunswick Makes History with Supported Decision-Making and Representation Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 16th, 2022 FREDERICTON, NB – Inclusion Canada and Inclusion New Brunswick are celebrating the...
Inclusion Canada
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Parliament returns to debate Bill C-22 - the Canada Disability Benefit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 20, 2022 OTTAWA, ON – On September 20 Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons to...
Inclusion Canada
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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Inclusion Canada demands action in alarming group home sexual abuse that spans years
Toronto, ON – Inclusion Canada is following the case of Brent Gabona, who today appears before the Saskatchewan Provincial Court. Gabona...
Inclusion Canada
Jul 13, 20222 min read
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Canadian disability organizations host event at United Nations
On Thursday, June 16, Inclusion Canada joined disability partners in hosting a side session at COSP 15 on the expansion of MAiD in Canada.
Inclusion Canada
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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Budget 2022 Disability Inclusion Round-up
Disability inclusion made an appearance in Canada’s budget, released last week
Inclusion Canada
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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