Reading Time: 5 minutesDisponible en français. On 30 January 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada (the Court) recognized a constitutional protection of the right to strike, ruling in Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan that this right is an “indispensable” part of collective bargaining. In… Read More ›
The Charter
Federal and International Legislative Protections for People with Disabilities: Where We Are Today
Reading Time: 4 minutesDisponible en français. In 2022, approximately 8 million Canadians aged 15 years or older reported living with disabilities that limit their daily activities. As individual groups, women, seniors and Indigenous peoples report some of the highest rates of disability. Therefore, the legislation… Read More ›
Update — Federal Legislation affecting People with Disabilities: Where We Are Today
Reading Time: 4 minutes(Disponible en français : Mise à jour — Législation fédérale concernant les personnes handicapées : la situation actuelle) A Move towards a Canadians with Disabilities Act The idea of overarching federal accessibility legislation has garnered attention for decades. Many voices, including… Read More ›