PUBLIC FORUM The NDP has made historic gains in this federal election with its largest ever caucus in the House of Commons and official opposition status. But Harper's conservatives benefited from the equally historic collapse of the Liberals to win a majority with only 40% of the vote. The Orange Wave has raised the hopes of millions … Continue reading NEXT STEPS FOR THE ORANGE WAVE: How can we stop Harper?
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Women of Canada: It’s Time we Broke Up with Steven Harper
Thanks Manani and elizabeth for sharing. I'm tempted to do one on disability issues, we shall see...
#Harper’s #Canada – a list of defunded organizations
Unofficial tentative list of organizations whose funding has been cut or ended by the Harper government, including government agencies that supported civil society groups. * *Organizations/ watchdogs whose staff have been fired, forced out, publically maligned, or who have resigned in protest: * · Canada Firearms Program (Chief Supt. Marty Cheliak, … Continue reading #Harper’s #Canada – a list of defunded organizations
#Disabled Man w #CP gives #BBC a reality check! #solidarity @jodymcintyre
This video made my morning. Setting aside some CP solidarity bias, this guy is awesome. The BBC clearly wanted to seek public support against the protests against this video, but McIntyre did not let that happen. I wish I could shake your hand man. Here in Canada, we experienced similar incidents during and … Continue reading #Disabled Man w #CP gives #BBC a reality check! #solidarity @jodymcintyre
Self Serve #Gas Pumps – an overlooked Barrier for People with #Disabilities
Just my two cents - but perhaps we could avoid this issue altogether if the disability movement joined forces with the environmental movement for vehicles that don't require gasoline? Fewer emissions is a benefit to people with disabilities too! Trish Crawford The Toronto Star , Oct. 12, 2010 They've been disappearing for years, and today … Continue reading Self Serve #Gas Pumps – an overlooked Barrier for People with #Disabilities
Clearcut blamed in First Nation flooding
KINGCOME INLET — Clearcut logging and a receding glacier were pinpointed Tuesday as probable contributors to a devastating flood which swept through the remote First Nations community of Kingcome Inlet last month. Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan and First Nations leaders, who converged on the village to take a first hand look at the damage, … Continue reading Clearcut blamed in First Nation flooding
Urge the Senate to support Bill #C-311
Canada is close to passing the Climate Change Accountability Act, but it’s under threat by Conservative Senators. Parliamentarians passed the Bill (C-311) in May. Now the Bill needs the support of 53 Senators. Of the 105 Senators, 52 are Conservative. The situation is precarious. Years of hard work to get the Act to this point … Continue reading Urge the Senate to support Bill #C-311
CANADIAN #GOVERNMENT TO BE TAKEN TO #COURT BY #BLIND WOMAN
A blind Toronto woman faces off against the Government of Canada later this month, launching a Charter Challenge in Federal Court in Toronto to seek improved government website access for blind and partially-sighted Canadians. Donna Jodhan has urged the Federal Government to live up to commitments to make all of its websites fully accessible to … Continue reading CANADIAN #GOVERNMENT TO BE TAKEN TO #COURT BY #BLIND WOMAN
#Blind Canadians Demand Halt to the Attack on #Employment Equity
News Release August 5, 2010 The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is calling on the Federal Government to stop its attacks on Employment Equity. “All fair minded Canadians object to recent insinuations that unmerited candidates from equity-seeking groups are taking over all the jobs of ‘qualified white candidates’, thanks to Federal Employment Equity … Continue reading #Blind Canadians Demand Halt to the Attack on #Employment Equity
Air Canada breaks dying boy’s #wheelchair – this is not news people!!!
I just wanted to make a quick comment about the attention this story is getting in the news If you haven't read it yet, you can check out the Toronto Star's article. I just feel that while yes this is a very upsetting and frustrating issue, it happens a lot. I hope that some serious … Continue reading Air Canada breaks dying boy’s #wheelchair – this is not news people!!!
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