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Manitoba's last institution for people with intellectual disabilities now closed permanently
oday, on Human Rights Day, the last institution for people with intellectual disabilities in Manitoba, the Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC), closes its doors for good.

Inclusion Canada
Dec 10, 20243 min read


$1M Gift to Inclusion Canada from The Slaight Family Foundation for Disability Inclusion and the Advancement of Inclusive Housing
Inclusion Canada expresses it heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to The Slaight Family Foundation for their extraordinary $30 million commitment to advancing disability inclusion across Canada.

Inclusion Canada
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Highlights from the 15th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion
On November 13 & 14, 2024, Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada hosted the 15 th annual federal policy forum on inclusion. This...

Inclusion Canada
Nov 26, 202411 min read


Tiny Home Communities: Innovation or Segregation?
There's a housing crisis in Canada. In response, several Canadian provinces are developing tiny home communities. So, what's the problem?

Inclusion Canada
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Inclusion Canada Demands Justice in Light of Inadequate Sentencing in Brent Gabona Case
Inclusion Canada expresses deep disappointment with Gabona’s sentencing.

Inclusion Canada
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Inclusion Canada applauds Nova Scotia's historic apology and urges national action on disability rights
Inclusion Canada lauds Premier Tim Houston’s profound apology to the disability community in Nova Scotia.

Inclusion Canada
Nov 7, 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


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


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


Significant victory for Nova Scotians with intellectual disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 HALIFAX, NS: Today, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has paved the road to addressing the...

Inclusion Canada
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Deinstitutionalization – Done Right
“As a society we must guarantee future generations of people with intellectual disabilities and their families that we will not create...

Inclusion Canada
Jun 24, 20216 min read


Valley View Centre Institution Closes and Residents Take Rightful Place in Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 24, 2019 MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA – Today, the last two residents of Valley View Centre moved...

Inclusion Canada
Sep 24, 20193 min read


NS Decision Finds Blatant Discrimination Against Three Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
The government must act immediately to address the discrimination of these three individuals and 1500+ people with intellectual disabilities

Inclusion Canada
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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