by Amy Ma | Nov 15, 2022 | Front Page, Press Releases
On November 11, 2022, Disability Without Poverty submitted the following brief to HUMA, the Government of Canada’s Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, outlining our recommendations with...
by Amy Ma | Oct 30, 2022 | Bill C-22, Front Page
By Rabia Khedr Bill C-22 should be put on the fast track and passed before the end of the year so that people with disabilities can live with basic dignity. Imagine having a disability and navigating societal barriers on a daily basis. Then, imagine adding the...
by Amy Ma | Oct 25, 2022 | Bill C-22, Front Page
We were busy trying our best to get the attention of our nation’s top decision-makers. Our delegation of ten people were in Ottawa October 17 to 19 to meet with representatives from all parties, including MPs, Senators, as well as opposition critics. The goal...
by Amy Ma | Oct 11, 2022 | Bill C-22, Front Page
Wednesday, October 19 – 12pm on Parliament Hill Good news! Parliament resumes debate on Bill C-22 Tuesday, October 18. Let’s raise the roof for a vote to get the job done! Join us for a rally in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 19th at 12 noon. This is...
by Amy Ma | Oct 7, 2022 | Front Page, Press Releases
On October 7, 2022, Disability Without Poverty submitted the following brief to the Government of Canada’s Standing Committee on Finance, outlining our recommendations with respect to Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit. Recommendations In order for the Canada...
