There has been lots of discussion over the past few months about the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations. Seniors living in congregate settings like long-term care homes have received particular attention. When the pandemic began many of these residential settings introduced strict lockdowns, restricting families from visiting their loved ones in an effort to … Continued
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 21, 2020 TORONTO, ON – Today, Members of Parliament put their differences aside and voted in favour of a one time tax free, non-reportable payment of $600 to people with disabilities and their families as the face new costs and navigate challenges due to COVID-19. Political negotiations between the federal parties on scope of coverage, and … Continued
For Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2020 TORONTO, ON – Inclusion Canada is very pleased to learn that the Federal Government is providing more than $550 million in financial support to people with disabilities and their families as they navigate new costs and challenges due to COVID-19. 1.25 million Canadians who are eligible for the Disability Tax … Continued
For Immediate ReleaseApril 16, 2020Toronto, ON While Canadians are well informed of seniors’ vulnerability to COVID-19 and all too aware of its devastating and life-threatening impact, the same cannot be said for individuals with intellectual disabilities, leaving them in harm’s way. Inclusion Canada and its provincial and territorial associations have been raising the alarm and … Continued
For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 28, 2020 TORONTO, ON – On Monday, February 24th, Attorney General David Lametti tabled amendments to Canada’s medical assistance in dying legislation. He was supported by the Ministers of Health and Disability Inclusion. The draft law, Bill C-7, would introduce a two track system allowing medical professionals to cause the death of … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 18, 2020 TORONTO, ON – Inclusion Canada urges policy makers to ensure that training for judges proposed in Bill C-5 is inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities, particularly women and girls, who are disproportionately targeted for sexual violence and often denied meaningful access to justice through the Canadian legal system. Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Judges … Continued
TORONTO, ON – Over 65 disability allied organizations throughout the country have signed an open letter to Attorney General, Minister David Lametti, urging an appeal of the September 11 decision of the Quebec Superior Court in the case of Truchon and Gladu. The decision strikes down the reasonable foreseeability of natural death criterion, which requires … Continued
4 Octobre, 2019 Honorable David Lametti, député fédéral, Procureur général du Canada Cc : Très honorable Justin Trudeau, Premier Ministre, Chef du Parti libéral du Canada, honorable Carla Qualtrough, députée fédérale, ministre de l’Accessibilité, Parti libéral du Canada. Monsieur le Ministre, Objet: Jugement de la Cour supérieure du Québec dans l’affaire Truchon et Gladu : … Continued
4 October, 2019 Hon. David Lametti, MP. Attorney General Cc: Right Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Hon. Carla Qualtrough, MP. Minister of Accessibility, Liberal Party of Canada Dear Minister Lametti, Re: Advocates Call for Disability-Rights Based Appeal of the Quebec Superior Court’s Decision in Truchon & Gladu We, … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25th, 2019 ______________________________________________________ TORONTO, ON – Inclusion Canada is distressed to have learned of the death of Alan Nichols, a British Columbia man with a disability and mental illness who died with medical assistance despite, in his family’s view, being in a state of mental health crisis. Right now, doctors are able … Continued
