Category: Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2024 TORONTO, ON – On a day of political upheaval in Ottawa, the federal government yesterday released its Fall Economic Statement (FES) with new priorities and new spending—but no meaningful progress to lift people with disabilities out of poverty. Inclusion Canada is deeply disappointed that, despite Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation and … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 10, 2024 WINNIPEG, MB – Today, on Human Rights Day, the last institution for people with intellectual disabilities in Manitoba, the Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC), closes its doors for good. Inclusion Canada and Community Living Manitoba celebrates the advocacy that led to the closure of MDC and recognizes the hard work and … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENOVEMBER 29, 2024 REGINA, SK – People with disabilities are shocked and outraged by the Government of Saskatchewan’s plan to expand its Specialized Support Classroom Pilot Project – a euphemism for segregation. On November 25, Minister of Education Everett Hindley announced that their specialized support classrooms pilot would expand from 8 to 200 … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 HALIFAX, NS – Dulcie McCallum’s new book, The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled was released this week. Dulcie, a renowned human rights lawyer, long-time advocate for persons with an intellectual disability, author of the Need to Know report on systemic abuse at Woodlands, and a key member … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESEPTEMBER 26, 2024 TORONTO, ON – A coalition of disability rights organizations and two personally affected individuals have filed a Charter challenge with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. They oppose Track 2 of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) law, which provides assisted suicide to people with a disability who are not … Continued

For Immediate ReleaseApril 17, 2024 OTTAWA, ON – Inclusion Canada expresses profound disappointment over the inadequate funding allocated to the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) in Budget 2024. The announced funding falls far short of what is necessary to fulfill the program’s primary objective: lifting people with disabilities out of poverty. Budget 2024 announced funding of $6.1 … Continued

March 1, 2024 Inclusion Canada was saddened to learn of the passing of Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon Brian Mulroney. Mr. Mulroney leaves behind a legacy of numerous accomplishments, many of which will be thoroughly examined and discussed in the coming days to honour his significant contributions to our nation’s development. Amidst these … Continued

For Immediate ReleaseThursday, February 29, 2024 Inclusion Canada, the national organization of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families, is calling for further change to Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAiD) law now that Bill C-62 has passed. Bill C-62 was passed by the Senate on February 29th, and will soon receive Royal Assent. Through … Continued

For Immediate ReleaseFriday, February 23, 2024 OTTAWA, ON – At a press conference at the National Press Gallery, Inclusion Canada, joined by representatives from ARCH Disability Law Centre, DAWN Canada, and the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, called for an indefinite delay to the legalization of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for those with a mental … Continued