Workshops on International Human Rights vs. the Law on Social Assistance
Independent Living – Montreal and Ex aequo invite you to two workshops presented by Sylvia Bissonnette, from the Centre de recherche et de formation sur la pauvreté. On Monday, October 21 and 28, come join us for workshops full of information, activities and discussion. Let us come together to understand our rights, our system and what we can do about it.
It is possible to register for only one workshop. Please note however that the workshops build on each other.
To fully benefit, it is encouraged that participants attend both sessions.
Workshop 1: Monday October 21, 1:30 – 5:00 pm
· Presentation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
· Major lines of social assistance
Workshop 2: Monday October 28, 1:30 – 5:00 pm
· Overview of the “Extension of the Law” table to compare international human rights versus Quebec’s social assistance.
· Presentation of FCPASQ’s projects.
· FCPASQ’s five propositions to diminish the gap between rights and reality.
Where: Centre de réadaptation Lucie-Bruneau, room 147
2275, avenue Laurier Est, Montréal (Québec) H2H 2N8
Information and registration
· Please register as soon as possible by calling Rosie Arcuri at 514 288-1177 or Benoit Racette at bracette@exaequo.net.
· The registration deadline is Friday, October 18.
· A minimum of six registrations per activity is required to hold an activity.
· Contact us in advance if you need a personal attendant to accommodate your needs.
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Independent Living Montreal
1355 René Lévesque blvd. West, Studio 3
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
H3G 1T3
Telephone: (514) 288-1177
Fax: (514) 288-7377