Speech from the Throne - the Disability Community must be a Priority
On Tuesday, November 23 the government delivered their Speech from the Throne, where they outlined their priorities and vision for the current mandate and set the agenda for this new Parliament.
Inclusion Canada echoes the sentiments of the rest of the disability community in expressing our disappointment with their Speech. Not a single mention of disability was made.
We have also offered suggestions for the Ministerial mandate letters which are expected to be delivered soon to Ministers from the Prime Minister where he will set out direction on what must be priority areas of work during their time as Minister. Accessibility, disability rights and full inclusion are a shared responsibility and must be evident in every Cabinet Minister’s mandate.