Canadians With Disabilities
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‘I’m constantly behind on bills’: Canadians with disabilities hope Bill C-22 passes, addresses gapsTwo Canadian charities have come together to call on the federal government to do more to listen to people with disabilities who struggle with food insecurity and poverty.CanadaJun 16, 2023
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Most Canadians with disabilities face barriers when travelling: AG reportThe report says that Via Rail and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority have made accessibility improvements over the last several years, but serious gaps still remain.CanadaMar 27, 2023
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Man with autism told to pay $4,442 to get $1,750 after 3 years with Spring Financial loanSébastien Vienneau says he told the lender he has autism and needed more time to review the contract, but the company didn't budge.MoneySep 5, 2020
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‘I need help’: Coronavirus highlights disparities among Canadians with disabilitiesIn Canada, one in four Canadians — about 25 per cent of the population — has a disability. Despite this, advocates say they are often left out of emergency planning.CanadaMay 6, 2020
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Canadians with disabilities cast doubt next federal government will address needsEarlier this year, the Liberals made good on a 2015 campaign promise when the Accessible Canada Act received royal assent.PoliticsOct 15, 2019
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Canadians with disabilities twice as likely to be victims of violence: StatsCanStatistics Canada found they were more likely to experience robbery, sexual or physical assault.HealthMar 15, 2018
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Canadian GDP stands to gain $17B by 2030 by improving disability access: reportThe number of Canadians living with a physical disability is set to grow at twice the rate of Canada's total population over the next dozen years, and according to a report, businesses are not ready.CanadaFeb 23, 2018
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New accessibility laws should address employment, inclusive buildings, transport: reportPublic consultations on Canada's first national law for disabled people have identified high unemployment rates, inaccessible buildings and barriers in transportation as some of the key issues that need to be addressed.CanadaMay 29, 2017
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