Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities : Convention relative aux droits des personnes handicapées : premier rapport du Canada

Preparation and structure of the report 4. Read together with Canada’s Common Core Document1, the report includes information about the implementation of the Convention in Canada, and explains key federal, provincial and territorial (F-P/T) laws, policies and programs related to the rights of persons with disabilities. [...] There is a federal government for all of Canada, and a government for each province and territory.8 Matters concerning persons with disabilities fall under both levels of government, who work together and in collaboration with the non-profit and private sectors, and assume complementary roles in promoting and supporting the full participation of persons with disabilities in all dimensions of Canad [...] In 2012, the Government of Canada launched the Federal Disability Reference Guide, a tool that can help ensure that legislation, policies, programs and services are inclusive of people with disabilities, respect the rights and needs of people with disabilities, and promote positive attitudes and raise awareness about the needs of people with disabilities.11 Engaging and working with the disability [...] In both the negotiation and ratification of the Convention, Canada sought the views of persons with disabilities, including as members of the Canadian delegation, and has since sponsored organizations to participate in all Conferences of States Parties. [...] In addition, the Enabling Accessibility Fund provides funding for community-based projects to improve the accessibility of buildings in which programs and services are offered to the public, to modify vehicles for community use and to provide accessible information and communication technologies that are available to the public.