News Release From Employment and Social Development Canada December 15, 2017 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is working to ensure greater accessibility and opportunities for Canadians with disabilities in their communities and workplaces. The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today launched a call […]
2017 Progress Update Message from the Minister This progress report reflects the many steps that government and people in B.C. are taking to create the most progressive province for people with disabilities. It is a goal shared by many, a province where all people can find opportunity, security and chance to prosper. In the months […]
News Diabetics will not be able to qualify for disability tax credit As a Conservative-era savings program is set to mature, Canadians with disabilities say the Liberals are barring them from tapping their funds Catherine McIntyre December 7, 2017 This article has been updated in light of recent announcements from the CRA. Tom Jackman […]
TRANS LINK NEWS December 08, 2017 NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — TransLink is recommending a new HandyDART service provider following a six-month open procurement process. Pending TransLink Board of Directors approval on December 14, TransLink will begin negotiations with First Canada to take over the HandyDART contract. First Canada currently provides HandyDART service for BC Transit in […]
Vancouver Saturday, December 9, 2017 10:45 AM The Government of British Columbia is beefing up protection for renters by closing a loophole that some landlords used to seek inflated and unfair increases in hot rental markets. On behalf of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Selina Robinson, Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert announced that government […]
December 7th, 2017 The Canadian government is looking to make digital technology accessible to anyone who may want to use it. The Accessible Technology Program launched yesterday, a new initiative that will see the federal government pledge $22.3 million to provide Canadians with disabilities more access to the digital tools they need to fully participate in […]
Victoria Saturday, December 2, 2017 8:30 AM Hundreds of people with disabilities will be able to achieve greater independence and find meaningful employment, thanks to the extension of the Province’s popular Technology@Work program. More than 1,140 people have already accessed Technology@Work, where people with disabilities can get the assistive technology they need for employment. A […]
Victoria Sunday, December 3, 2017 9:00 AM B.C.’s third annual accessibility progress report was released today, providing an update on the past year’s work and partnerships with people with disabilities. The release of the report was timed in honour of the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The report, […]
Ottawa, Ontario December 3, 2017 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a time to celebrate the contributions that people with disabilities make to our country and our world. It is also an opportunity to learn […]
On November 23, 2017, the Minister of National Revenue announced that the Disability Advisory Committee is being re-instated. From the release on the Government of Canada’s website: “The Committee will be a way for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and take their views into account as we […]
