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The Rights of Children with Disabilities in Canada: Call to Action What is the state of affairs in Canada? Canada has ratified two United Nations treaties with specific provisions for children with disabilities: the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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Some key points related to individuals with disabilities are: The Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in areas such as employment, services, and housing provided by federal agencies or federally regulated businesses.
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Canada seeks to reduce barriers and increase opportunities for people with disabilities, to ensure their full participation in our society. Our nation has a strong legislative framework that guarantees the equal rights of people with disabilities. In addition, a range of federal programs support the lives of Canadians with disabilities.
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a part of the Canadian Constitution, which is a set of laws containing the basic rules about how our country operates. Section 15 of the Charter makes it clear that every individual in Canada – regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or physical or mental disability – is to be considered equal. This means that governments must not discriminate on any of these grounds in its laws or programs. At the same time as it protects equality, the Charter also allows for certain laws or programs aimed at improving the situation of disadvantaged individuals or groups. For example, programs to improve employment opportunities for people with mental or physical disabilities may be protected under subsection 15(2). For more information on the Charter, see Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The guide is an educational publication that explains the purpose and meaning of each of the Charter's sections.
The Canadian Human Rights Act
The Canadian Human Rights Act of 1977 protects Canadians from discrimination when they are employed by or receive services from: the federal government; First Nations governments; and private companies that are regulated by the federal government like banks, trucking companies, broadcasters and telecommunications companies. People can turn to the Canadian Human Rights Act to protect themselves against harassment or discrimination that is based on one or more of the 11 grounds of discrimination. The Act prohibits discrimination based upon physical or mental disability.
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Information on rights in specific areas is also available: Transportation rights Accessible Transportation Unit Employment rights Employment Equity Act Policy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Public Service Voting rights Canada Elections Act Rights in criminal proceedings Criminal Code Canada Evidence Act (see section 6)
At the international level, Canada supports the protection and promotion of rights for people with disabilities through our relationship with the UN.
As a founding member of the UN, Canada has ratified seven principal human rights conventions and covenants, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Learn about supports for children with developmental disabilities or who are at risk of developmental delay. The program provides services in the child’s home and community, with a focus on supporting parents in promoting their child’s early development, from birth to school entry.
Below are sections from the Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that ensure the rights of children in Canada to education. Constitutional Act, 1867, Section 93: Each province and territory has the responsibility for matters relating to education within their borders.
Aug 10, 2021 · This funding will build additional service capacity and reduce wait times in the children’s services sector, enabling providers to serve up to 10,000 more preschool-aged children with speech and language needs and up to 47,000 more children and youth with rehabilitation needs annually.
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Jun 1, 2021 · The study, called “Inclusion Quality: Children with Disabilities in Early Learning and Child Care in Canada,” found that directors and staff in many child care centres are committed to including children with disabilities, but often lack appropriate support.
