A national policy process in Canada is in it’s initial stages to produce federal accessibility legislation. Only 5 provinces/territories have accessibility legislation in Canada. The policy process to date, consists of private and public consultations, an online survey for the public, and online outreach to the public, offering ways for the public to provide input. […]
Canada’s dismal treatment of disabled immigrants or ‘how to build a disability-free country’
by Natalie Spagnuolo & Hadayt Nazami* On April 5th, 2016, a lively community discussion on Canada’s immigration system took place in Toronto, Ontario. Participants from immigrant and disability communities were outraged with Canada’s practice of denying residency to persons with disabilities and members of their families. Many of those present were already acquainted with Canada’s […]