In response to growing concerns raised by persons with disabiities and organizations representing them, the Sub-committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities commenced public hearings in Ottawa.

"The fight just never ends."
Audrey Cole, Canadian Association of Community Living

Roundtable discussions with organizations representing persons with disabilities.

"A just result is all I ask."
Lembi Buchanan, Mental Health Advocate

Sub-committee hearing with organizations representing persons with mental impairments.

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"Most people with disabilities don’t want to think of themselves as disabled every day of their lives.”
Deanna Groetzinger, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Sub-committee hearing with organizations representing persons with physical impairments.

“Canadians… can expect this agency to be fair and consistent in its treatment of clients.”
Alain Jolicoeur, Deputy Commissioner, CCRA

Sub-committee hearing with senior officials of CCRA.

The DTC is "a program that’s in disarray.”
Dr. Claude Renaud, Canadian Medical Association

Sub-committee hearing with representatives from associations representing health professionals.

"...from our point of view, the form is consistent with legislation."
Serge Nadeau, Director, Personal Income Division, Department of Finance

Sub-committee hearing with senior officials of CCRA and Department of Finance.