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 national concern,...

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 of assisted death...

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 for yourself or...