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Barrier Free Canada Dumbfounded by Senate Standing Committee Invitation Withdrawal

We at Barrier Free Canada – Canada sans Barrières are totally dumbfounded, confused, and extremely concerned and disappointed this morning and we truly hope that the following situation is rectified as soon as possible! On April 1, 2019 we received an invitation from the Clerk of the Senate Standing Committee to appear as a witnessContinue reading Barrier Free Canada Dumbfounded by Senate Standing Committee Invitation Withdrawal

News | Leave a Comment on Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology First Meeting to Study Bill C-81 April 3, 2019

Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology First Meeting to Study Bill C-81 April 3, 2019

Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology First Meeting to Study Bill C-81 April 3, 2019 Appearing: – The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, P.C., M.P., Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Witnesses: – James Van Raalte, Director General, Accessibility Secretariat (ESDC) – Benoit Gendron, Director, Accessibility Secretariat (ESDC) – Erik Lapalme, SeniorContinue reading Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology First Meeting to Study Bill C-81 April 3, 2019

News | Leave a Comment on The Barrier Free Canada – Canada Sans Barriers March 2019 Newsletter

The Barrier Free Canada – Canada Sans Barriers March 2019 Newsletter

First Quarter Dear Supporter: We would like to start by once again thanking you for your continuing support and words of encouragement for it is only with you and through you that we as an organization can continue to thrive and to encourage others to speak up, speak out, and engage each other in meaningfulContinue reading The Barrier Free Canada – Canada Sans Barriers March 2019 Newsletter

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Barrier Free Canada – Canada sans Barrières Response to Calls for Comments from the Canadian Transportation Agency Regarding the Publication of Their Proposed Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities Regulations Released March 9, 2019

March 26, 2019 From: Barrier free Canada – Canada sans Barrières Email: info@barrierfreecanada.org Tel: 416 491 7711 Web: http://www.barrierfreecanada.org To: SSonia Gangopadhyay Acting Director Centre of Expertise for Accessible Transportation Canadian Transportation Agency 15 Eddy Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0N9 Tel: 819?953?8961 Email: sonia.gangopadhyay@otc-cta.gc.ca CC: consultations@otc-cta.gc.ca Reference Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 153, Number 10:Continue reading Barrier Free Canada – Canada sans Barrières Response to Calls for Comments from the Canadian Transportation Agency Regarding the Publication of Their Proposed Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities Regulations Released March 9, 2019