Gatineau – The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement today regarding the Canada Disability Benefit: “I am very proud to announce that the final Canada Disability Benefit Regulations are now complete and will come into force on May 15, 2025. This means that the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) will be delivered on …
OTTAWA- Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, while celebrating Tamil Heritage Month, said: “We join Tamil communities across Canada in celebrating the start of Tamil Heritage Month. The first Tamils arrived in Canada in 1983, through government measures and policies aimed at helping people flee the decades-long armed conflict in Sri Lanka. For more than 40 years, …
Gatineau – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Black communities by putting forward transformational investments and initiatives that empower people of African descent, combat anti-Black racism, and address longstanding and systemic barriers to their social and economic inclusion. The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, welcomed a second International Decade for People of African …
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 …
OTTAWA – Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, spoke on Hindu Heritage Month. She said: We join Hindu communities across Canada in celebrating the start of Hindu Heritage Month! With origins dating back more than 5,000 years, Hinduism is the world’s oldest belief system. As the world’s third-largest religion, Hinduism is practised by 1 billion people …
QUÉBEC CITY – Investing in cultural and creative spaces helps enrich our communities by providing them with spaces that bring people together and are accessible to everyone. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Quebec Lieutenant and Member of Parliament (Québec), announced $962,105 in financial support for Création Le Pantoum. Minister Duclos made the announcement on behalf of Pascale …
Gatineau – The inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society enriches communities, promotes economic growth, and advances a culture of respect. This is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in programs and policies that help to remove barriers for persons with disabilities and pave the way for a brighter future for all, both in Canada …
Gatineau – Investing in accessible infrastructure and making meaningful improvements to existing facilities allows more Canadians with disabilities to fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need. Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, visited the Luso Canadian Charitable Society in Mississauga, Ontario, to announce $2.7 million in funding under the …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and those who care for them. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, tabled the Framework for Autism in Canada (Framework) in Parliament today. The Framework outlines principles and best practices to guide national autism policy, programs …
OTTAWA – Canada, like elsewhere around the world, has seen a rise in hate both on the streets and online in recent years. The federal government is committed to doing whatever it takes to protect everyone living in Canada as well as the resilient and diverse communities across the country to ensure that all can thrive while being their authentic …
