Inclusion Canada supports the federal government’s decision to make permanent the exclusion of mental illness as the sole underlying medical condition for medical assistance in dying (MAiD). However, the organization opposes the expansion to advance requests proposed in the same legislation and is calling on the government to remove those provisions from Bill C-41, the Medical Assistance in Dying Safeguards Act.

More than three decades after Tracy Latimer was killed, people across the country must continue to remember her—not simply as a name in Canadian legal history, but as a child whose life had inherent value and dignity.

There are moments in time when the course of history changes forever. Re Eve, decided by the Supreme Court of Canada [SCC], was such a defining moment in Canada’s disability rights movement. This landmark case fundamentally challenged the power of others to make irreversible decisions about the bodies and lives of people labelled intellectually/developmentally disabled.

OTTAWA, ON, October 7, 2026 - Inclusion Canada welcomes today’s announcement by Justice Minister Sean Fraser that medical assistance in dying (MAiD) will stay closed indefinitely to people whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness. Inclusion Canada strongly opposes the government’s plan to also permit advance requests, which would allow MAiD to be given to someone who cannot consent at the time. The first part of today’s announcement follows the June recom

While employers struggle to find workers, roughly three-quarters of working-age Canadians with an intellectual disability or autism remain unemployed or underemployed, despite being ready and able to work. It's time to stop overlooking the talent that's already here.

Inclusion Canada welcomes the recommendation to amend the Criminal Code to indefinitely exclude persons whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness from eligibility for MAiD. We urge the federal government to implement the recommendation without delay. Inclusion Canada believes the committee has reached the right conclusion. Our CEO Krista Carr was one of the witnesses who appeared before the Committee. Now, Track 2 of MAID must be repealed.

90 Disability and Mental Health Organizations Oppose Expansion of MAiD for Mental Illness May 25, 2026 Ottawa, ON — A group of more than 90 disability and mental health organizations from all provinces and territories are calling on Parliament to permanently halt the planned expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) scheduled to take effect on March 17, 2027. The groups have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Justice Minister and Attorney General Sea

Ottawa, ON – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Tuesday’s Spring Economic Statement signals some progress on reforms to Canada’s Disability Tax Credit (DTC). However, national disability rights organization Inclusion Canada says a program widely recognized as outdated, restrictive, and difficult to access needs more substantive reform. The Statement was also silent on making any improvements in the adequacy of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). The DTC now serves as the gateway to

As many people in Canada gather around their tables this Easter weekend, sharing warm meals with family and friends, there is a quieter, far less comfortable reality unfolding behind closed doors across the country. For many people with disabilities, this holiday is not defined by abundance, but by impossible choices — between paying rent or buying groceries, between keeping the lights on or filling a prescription. The rising cost of living in Canada has become a dominant nat

Edmonton, AB - March 18, 2026 – National disability rights organization Inclusion Canada is welcoming legislation introduced today by the Government of Alberta. It aims to protect the lives of persons with disabilities and limit the provision of assisted suicide within the province’s health system. The proposed legislation would refuse to deliver Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in cases where a person’s natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, limiting the provision o

Did you know that our Barrier-Free Benefits program can offer FREE support in filing your taxes? One of our Navigators will walk you through the process step-by-step and be there for you if you have any questions. Contact your regional navigator today! Tax season can feel overwhelming, but there are programs to help. If you are a person with a disability, filing your taxes can help you save money, pay less in taxes, and get important benefits. Whether you are filing taxes fo

Hi. My name is Prisha. I am a Health Sciences student at Western University. I am completing a placement with Inclusion Canada. In this role, I am learning that health depends on more than our healthcare system. It also depends on our communities and the environment. Today is World Wildlife Day. Wildlife means animals, plants, and other living things that grow and live in nature. When plants and animals are healthy, it is good for our environment. And a healthy environment wi

We have launched Inclusion Canada's Strategic Plan for 2026-2029! This plan guides our work in the coming years by outlining the way we work to transform communities & systems and our tools for change. We encourage you to have a read through it and share with others. https://www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?view=80e8e68f-daba-438f-9fdb-2faf745211e5

On November 5 th , 12 th, and 19 th , 2025, Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada hosted the 16 th annual national policy forum on inclusion. This year’s theme was What’s holding us back? The future of inclusive education in Canada. Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says that people with disabilities have a right to an inclusive education at all levels. Over the 3-day series, we explored what gets in the way of the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2025 Toronto, ON – Inclusion Canada welcomes the government’s commitment in Budget 2025 to implement automatic income tax filing for low-income Canadians, an important step toward removing barriers to accessing critical benefits, including the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). Automatic tax filing will begin with 2025 returns filed in 2026 and targets simple low-income situations. We also are pleased to see the measure to provide a one-t

October 29th is the International Day of Care and Support. It’s a day to recognize the many ways people give and receive support in their families and communities.

National Task Force on Deinstitutionalization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2025 Winnipeg, MB – The National Task Force on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2025 Toronto, ON – In light of the deteriorating labour situation across many agencies, Community Living Ontario and Inclusion Canada urge the Ontario government, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), to recognize that people with intellectual disabilities must never be treated as bargaining chips or collateral damage in disputes that directly affect their lives and safety.

Inclusion Canada will work with Amazon’s cloud computing arm to transform access to inclusive education for children with intellectual disabilities.

September 12, 2025 Toronto, ON - It is with deep sadness that Inclusion Canada mourns the passing of Lorraine Silliphant, a lifelong...