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Support is Health: Recognizing Families and Communities
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.
Inclusion Canada
Oct 293 min read
“Do Better” – Inclusion Canada Welcomes UN Committee’s Concluding Observations on Canada’s Disability Rights Record
Canada has received a critical review by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the CRPD Committee).
Inclusion Canada
Mar 262 min read
A Person Dying Everyday: Canadian Disability Advocates Highlight Canada’s Controversial MAiD Program at United Nations Review
Canadian disability advocates are sounding the alarm and raising urgent concerns over Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program.
Inclusion Canada
Mar 102 min read
Disability Rights Coalition Challenges Discriminatory Sections of Canada’s Assisted Dying Law in Court
A coalition of disability rights organizations and two personally affected individuals have filed a Charter challenge with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Inclusion Canada
Sep 26, 20243 min read
Alberta Injunction Case to Have Implications: Can MAiD Providers be Held Accountable?
Inclusion Canada is raising awareness of the potential implications of a court case reported by CBC Calgary News on March 11, 2024.
Inclusion Canada
Mar 13, 20243 min read
With Bill C-62 Passed, Inclusion Canada calls for further Change to Medical Assistance in Dying Law
For Immediate Release Thursday, February 29, 2024 Inclusion Canada, the national organization of persons with intellectual disabilities...
Inclusion Canada
Feb 29, 20243 min read
Organizations call for Swift Passage of bill C-62 with One Key Amendment - Full Repeal of the "Sunset Clause"
Inclusion Canada and partners called for an indefinite delay to the legalization of MAiD for those with a mental illness.
Inclusion Canada
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Parliamentary Committee Recommends an Indefinite Delay to MAiD for Mental Illness; Inclusion Canada Wants the Sunset Clause Repealed Altogether
We are hopeful that this will be the first of many actions taken to bring Canada’s MAiD law back into alignment with disability rights.
Inclusion Canada
Jan 30, 20243 min read
Tracy Latimer: Now 30 Years Later
Tracy Latimer was killed 30 years ago today.
Inclusion Canada
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Inclusion Canada demands for maximum sentencing in prolonged group home sexual abuse case
Inclusion Canada responds to this week’s sentencing hearing in Rosthern, Saskatchewan for Brent Gabona.
Inclusion Canada
Oct 13, 20233 min read
It’s World Mental Health Day!
Hi, my name is Brooklin! I am studying Health Science and Biology at Western University. I am doing a practicum with Inclusion Canada for...
Inclusion Canada
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Remembering Sophia
Sophia was confident. She knew exactly what she needed to live well. That is an affordable, smoke and chemical free home to accommodate...
Inclusion Canada
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Surprise, Surprise – Harmful Committee Work leads to Harmful Report on MAiD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2023 Ottawa, ON – Inclusion Canada has received and reviewed the final report of the Special Joint...
Inclusion Canada
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Discriminatory Disaster: Call for Repeal of MAiD for Mental Illness and C-7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 15th, 2022 Ottawa, ON – Inclusion Canada, the national organization for people with an...
Inclusion Canada
Dec 16, 20222 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
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
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
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
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
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