Removing the safeguards from #MAiD will put Canada's most vulnerable populations at risk of further discrimination in the healthcare system. Gov't should focus on supporting people with a #disability to live with dignity.

Yes please!!!

I appreciate the breakdown here.

Excellent article. Please read

Although this piece was written by the former Justice and Health Ministers in Feb, the message still stands: "Assisted dying is a complex and deeply personal matter. This work should not be rushed." macleans.ca/opinion/expand…

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Hear the voices of disability groups demanding the halt! Caution and pause is warranted when thousands of lives are at stake Min of Justice/Attorney General of Canada Justin Trudeau #cdnpoli

“Why single out people with disabilities as the only nondying Canadians who can choose assisted suicide, as Bill C-7 proposes to do?” We urge gov’t to reconsider C-7 amendments that further marginalize people with disabilities in the healthcare system. bit.ly/39eGSbp

Save the date for the Inclusion Alberta Virtual #FamConf2021, April 16 & 17! Here's a preview of what to expect at this year's first ever virtual Conference featuring @PaulaKluth and Janet Klees: inclusionalberta.org/inclusion-albe…

People First of Canada believes in #LeavingNoOneBehind when it comes to making decisions about our lives. #AccessAbility2021 #Inclusion

People with an intellectual #disability should be employed at the same rate as the general population. Through Ready Willing & Able|Prêts disponibles et capables, the Employment Recovery Project, and other initiatives, Inclusion Canada is committed to a workforce and economy that reflects the #diversity of Canada.

"Just because someone has a disability does not mean they should be expected to live in poverty without food security." - Jo-Anne, BCPF Member

Many employers are having issues hiring quality staff. Our Youth Employment Partnership can help fill that gap, while creating jobs for high school students with developmental disabilities! Learn about 1 high schooler's new job w/ Five Guys in #yeg: inclusionalberta.org/connections/yo…

"We are pleased In the Chamber unanimously supported a motion calling on gov't to put in place #CanadaDisabilityBenefit ASAP. We support an early re-introduction of this legislation + look forward to working with all parties to get ppl w/ disabilities out of poverty."

Paeds admits: inpts: 39 (last wk 35 week before 25) Ages # <1 8 1-4 14 5-9 7 10-19 10 Paeds ICU: 3 (last wk 6) <1 1 1-4 1 5-9 0 10-19 1 7/

Deaths reported 70. (1.4% incr from last wk 69, prev wk 62, week before 49) Ages # 40-49 2 50-59 3 60-69 6 70-79 16 80+ 43. fin/ Thanks to AB health for the graphics.

"The nurses are caring for too many babies at one time and this results in frail, underweight infants not being able to even eat on time." My God.

“These babies have nowhere else to be cared for and we believe the situation has become so critical that deaths of infants may soon follow.” In Alberta. In 2024. Remember when Smith said she could “fix” healthcare in 90 days? It’s been almost 2 years. #abpoli #cdnpoli

Details of Canada Disability Benefit program unveiled in #Budget2024 - no benefit until July 2025 - Disability Tax Credit eligibility - maximum annual benefit $2,400 - covers just half of persons with disabilities in poverty

The $200/mo CDB announced in the budget is insufficient to lift Albertans with disabilities out of poverty. Not only is the amount of the benefit a major disappointment, but the decision to use the DTC as the eligibility criteria will block many from receiving it.