Council Of Canadians With Disabilities

• 3 national organizations granted intervener status in disabilities human rights appeal

  In March, the Human Rights Board of Inquiry found the province had violated the human rights of three people with disabilities.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2019
  
• Court to set appeal dates for finding of Nova Scotia human rights board inquiry

  The inquiry found Nova Scotia had violated the human rights of three people with disabilities, but did not determine that systemic discrimination against people with disabilities had occurred.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2019
  
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• Advocates say disturbing video of N.S. school bullying shows people with disabilities are devalued

  Brett Corbett's story has captured the world's attention, and John Rae of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities said Corbett may have grounds for a human rights complaint against his school.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2018
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• Advocates demand Trudeau end ‘unjust’ immigration law, call it a ‘black eye’ for Canada

  Advocates say parts of Canada's immigration system "expose the longstanding disabilism and hypocrisy of the Canadian government and Trudeau."

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2017
• Immigration Canada reopens Manitoba family’s application for permanent residency

  We are very, very relieved and excited,” said Karissa Warkentin. “It gives us a renewed sense of hope that this going to work and we are going to be able to stay.”

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2017
• Family in ‘shock’ after permanent residency denied by Immigration Canada due to daughter’s disability

  The family’s application for permanent residency was denied because their 6-year-old daughter, Karalynn, has an intellectual disability.   

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2017
• Advocates, community leaders react to investigation into ‘hugely flawed’ immigration system

  Community leaders, politicians and advocacy groups say it’s time the government changes its outdated and discriminatory immigration policies.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2017