June 21, 2018

Minister Duncan introduces the proposed Accessible Canada Act

From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews release – Most significant progress for people with disabilities in over 30 years June 20, 2018   –   Gatineau,…

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June 19, 2018

“An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada” placed on the House of Commons Notice Paper

Good afternoon, As you know, as Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, I was mandated by the Prime Minister to develop and introduce accessibility…

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June 18, 2018

CBC PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PLACEMENTS

CBC has launched a twelve-week paid placement program for persons with disabilities. The goal of the program is to help launch meaningful careers for those…

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June 15, 2018

Invitation to participate in a study about experiences of post-secondary students with disabilities in Canada

Dear Student: You are invited to participate in a survey about the experiences of students with disabilities in post-secondary education in Canada. Specifically, this study…

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June 6, 2018

Students For Barrier-Free Access – University of Toronto accepting nominations for its board of directors

Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA), University of Toronto, Board of Directors is now taking nominations for new board members. Completed nomination forms are due June…

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June 5, 2018

Alan Bridgeman speaks to Barrier-Free Manitoba’s Broken Promise Campaign

Barrier-Free Manitoba – June 2 at 8:03am · Alan Bridgeman invites you to support Barrier-Free Manitoba’s (BFM)  Broken Promise campaign in this short video. Alan,…

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May 31, 2018

Youth leaders invited to help build a more accessible Canada

From: Employment and Social Development CanadaNews release  – May 30, 2018   –   Gatineau, Quebec   –   Employment and Social Development Canada – Canada’s second annual National…

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May 24, 2018

New project focused on empowering trucking and logistics employers in addressing mental health in the workplace

OTTAWA, ON (March 19, 2018) – Trucking HR Canada, with support from the Ontario provincial government, today announced a new project focused on mental health…

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May 15, 2018

Application Call for 2018-19 COD-NL Scholarship Program!

The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – Newfoundland and Labrador (COD-NL), in partnership with Husky Energy, is pleased to provide two (2) scholarships to high…

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