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New Brunswick Makes History with Supported Decision-Making and Representation Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 16th, 2022 FREDERICTON, NB – Inclusion Canada and Inclusion New Brunswick are celebrating the...

Inclusion Canada
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Highlights from the 13th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion
On November 28, 2022, Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada hosted their 13th federal policy forum on inclusion. This year’s event...

Inclusion Canada
Dec 15, 20225 min read


Mental Illness & MAiD – What you need to know
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week! Have you had trouble finding mental health care that you can afford? Have you found it hard...

Inclusion Canada
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Parliament returns to debate Bill C-22 - the Canada Disability Benefit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 20, 2022 OTTAWA, ON – On September 20 Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons to...

Inclusion Canada
Sep 20, 20222 min read


MAiD Infographic
Image description: Text on a grey background detailing access to disability support. Text reads: 87% – Health Canada assures us that in...

Inclusion Canada
Aug 26, 20221 min read


Making the Employment Equity Act review work for you
Only 6% of survey respondents agreed that the Employment Equity Act has made a big difference in people with an intellectual disability...

Inclusion Canada
Jul 24, 20223 min read


Inclusion Canada demands action in alarming group home sexual abuse that spans years
Toronto, ON – Inclusion Canada is following the case of Brent Gabona, who today appears before the Saskatchewan Provincial Court. Gabona...

Inclusion Canada
Jul 13, 20222 min read


The Fight Continues: The Potential Expansion of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation
On Mar 17, 2021, lives of people with disabilities in Canada changed forever, when Canada made it legal to receive MAID based on disability.

Inclusion Canada
Jun 25, 20223 min read


Canadian disability organizations host event at United Nations
On Thursday, June 16, Inclusion Canada joined disability partners in hosting a side session at COSP 15 on the expansion of MAiD in Canada.

Inclusion Canada
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Doing my part: How to make digital content accessible
Happy National AccessAbility Week! Although I’ve been working in the disability and inclusion space for almost 8 years, I’m always...

Inclusion Canada
May 30, 20222 min read


Article 12 Solutions Lab – Framework for Design & Implementation
From September 2019 to March 2021, Inclusion Canada and IRIS worked on a project to support people with intellectual, cognitive,...

Inclusion Canada
May 25, 20222 min read


Budget 2022 Disability Inclusion Round-up
Disability inclusion made an appearance in Canada’s budget, released last week

Inclusion Canada
Apr 12, 20223 min read


Federal Budget Expands Ready, Willing and Able across Canada
For Immediate Release April 8, 2022 OTTAWA, ON – Federal Budget 2022 commits a $20 million investment to the Ready, Willing, and Able...

Inclusion Canada
Apr 8, 20223 min read


Today is World Health Day!
Today is World Health Day. The World Health Organization is asking people and governments all over the world to take action towards...

Inclusion Canada
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Article 12 Solutions Lab – My Life, My Decisions Facilitated Course
From September 2019 to March 2021, Inclusion Canada and IRIS worked on a project to support people with intellectual, cognitive,...

Inclusion Canada
Mar 25, 20222 min read


11 Interesting Facts about the CRPD
Today, Inclusion Canada is celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons...

Inclusion Canada
Mar 4, 20222 min read
AllState Canada joins Inclusion Canada in the fight against ableism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 TORONTO, ON – Inclusion Canada is partnering with Allstate Insurance Company of Canada...

Inclusion Canada
Feb 15, 20223 min read


From One Ally to Another: (My thoughts on) how to join people with disabilities in their fight again
Slow down. Slow down the pace of your work. Recognize that some people’s minds and bodies move slower. That others are putting energy...

Inclusion Canada
Feb 15, 20222 min read


12th Annual Policy Forum for Inclusion Recap
Please note: below is a detailed summary of the 12th Annual Federal Policy Forum for Inclusion. You can find links to all of the...

Inclusion Canada
Dec 16, 202111 min read


Nova Scotia Premier called on to honour his promise to persons with disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 HALIFAX, NS – People First Canada, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, and...

Inclusion Canada
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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