People with disabilities need more support in extreme storms
The ability to prepare for and recover from an emergency is a privilege many take for granted. Two days before post-tropical cyclone Fiona reached Atlantic Canada, public officials were clear:…
‘A champion throughout his whole life’: Manitoba disability rights activist Jim Derksen dies at 75
Jim Derksen, a disability rights activist and champion for individuals with disabilities in Manitoba, passed away at the age of 75. Throughout his life, Jim was dedicated to advocating for…
‘I don’t know how long I can do this’: Disabled Ontarians still waiting on federal disability benefit
Ottawa recently reintroduced legislation to create a national disability benefit. So where is it? Ronald Hoppe spent years trying to make a living in the entertainment industry; now he gets…
Here’s the latest on the review of Canada’s assisted dying law
Parliamentary study comes 5 years after medical assistance in death became legal Five years after assisted dying was legalized in Canada, lawmakers are preparing to review the system that has permitted…