150 million ppl are living in homelessness globally. Covid is making this human rights crisis more dire every day. It's time for govts to step up. Send a letter & support ppl claiming their #Right2Housing on #HumanRightsDay: bit.ly/3mXQxbM. #GlobalHomelessnessAction

Open letter from Senators to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau & Ministers Chrystia Freeland Carla Qualtrough Jean-Yves Duclos Marc Miller ᐅᑭᒫᐃᐧᐅᓃᐸᐄᐧᐤᐃᔨᐣ Patty Hajdu in support of #CanadaDisabilityBenefit & #PEIpoli #BasicIncomeNow Chantal Petitclerc #SenCA #cdnpoli #cdnmedia

One of the best ways we can lift more people out of poverty is to ensure persons with disabilities have a guaranteed income. I met with MPs and Senators of all parties today to explain why Canada needs a new Disability Benefit. 1/

We're glad to promote a side event at the #GDS this year discussing the United Nations #CRPD and the impact of COVID-19 for persons with disabilities. It's all free and online, all are welcome, accessibility provided.

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Budget 2022’s employment strategy for people with disabilities not a replacement for income support, warn advocates hilltimes.com/2022/04/20/bud… via The Hill Times

Canada's Blunt Talk to Russia at the UN, Spilling With Outrage passblue.com/2022/03/28/can… via PassBlue

Terrific meeting today between ambassador Bob Rae and Hindou about how we can work together as SDG Advocates to accelerate action on the #SDGs, and promote the unique contribution of Indigenous peoples and communities.

Proposed new federal boundaries would 'significantly shift' N.S. ridings next election ift.tt/8sjPYmc

This is not right. Politics doesn’t have to be a bloodsport, and it should never feature harassment, racism, or bullying of any kind.

Remarkable statement from Russian diplomat in his resignation from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It felt like a big moment today as debate started on legislation for a #CanadaDisabilityBenefit. While all parties are supportive, we need to act quickly to get support into the hands of people who have been waiting for years. #CDBby23

Fiona: People with disabilities need more support in extreme storms theconversation.com/fiona-people-w… via The Conversation Canada

Great article. Universities like Dal have developed a dependency on low wage part time and sessional lecturers. It’s their business model and it is unsustainable and exploitative. Dr Christine Saulnier

Thrilled to work together on this!

📢 We encourage you to read and share Disability & Philanthropy Forum's report. "Most foundation funding is consistent with the medical and charity models of disability, focusing on services and supports."

I am very pleased to see Bill C-22 adopted at third reading in the Senate with amendments.

Great crowd of disabled and Deaf and marchers and allies at #TorontoDisabilityPrideMarch. We’re hearing rousing speeches from folks demanding disability justice, livable incomes and health care, and dignity as a human right from our ableist governments. #TOPoli.

Richard Bennett is doing a superb job as Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan.