Canada invests in service dogs to support people with disabilities

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Delta – Accessible infrastructure and meaningful improvements to facilities ensures more Canadians with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. The Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Carla Qualtrough, on behalf of the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs organization …

Funding projects to help increase access for persons with disabilities

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Gatineau – All Canadians should have equal access to programs, services and supports. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in programs that help remove barriers to accessibility, increase inclusion, and empower persons with disabilities to fully engage in their communities. Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, launched a new call for proposals …

Canada creates awareness on World Sight Day

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Gatineau – The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement on World Sight Day:   “On World Sight Day, I am proud to join with the global community in raising awareness about the importance of eye care and visual accessibility in the workplace. This year’s theme is ‘Love Your Eyes at Work,’ and it …

Proposals asked for youth-driven accessibility projects

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Gatineau – Young people are leading the way in breaking down barriers to accessibility and enabling the participation of all Canadians in every aspect of society. That is why the Government of Canada is providing opportunities for Canadian youth to develop important skills, while investing in an inclusive and accessible Canada. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla …

Investing in over 900 projects to increase accessibility in communities  

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Gatineau – Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all aspects of society and to contribute to our communities and the economy.  For this reason, the Government of Canada continues to support organizations across the country, who are investing to make spaces, communities, workplaces, services and systems more accessible and improving the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Today, as part …