Posted by Wednesday, October 19 – 12pm on Parliament Hill
Good news! Parliament resumes debate for Bill C-22 on Tuesday, October 18th.
Disability Without Poverty is hosting a rally in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 19th at 12 noon. The rally is taking place the same week as the United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty. ASL and LSQ, interpretation will be provided.
More than ever before, we must show our unity and power as disabled people, families, groups and organizations. With roughly 40 sitting days left until the end of the year, we need to push hard to get Bill C-22 passed, now!
Let’s raise the roof for a vote to get the job done!
Speakers confirmed for the rally (alphabetical order):
Alanah Duffy – MS Society
Andrea Hatala – ODSP Action Coalition
Andrea Zackary – Deaf entrepreneur; DWP National leadership team
Anita Khanna – United Way Centraide Canada
Chelby Daigle – Disability advocate; Ontario coordinator for DWP
Clare Li – Disability advocate; DWP National leadership team
Guillaume Parent – Disability advocate; DWP National leadership team
Janet Rodriguez – Disability advocate; Ontario coordinator for DWP
Margaux Wosk – Disability advocate; BC People First
Michelle Hewitt – Disability advocate; DWP National Chair
Rabia Khedr – Disability advocate; DWP National Director
Can’t make it to the rally? To show your support on social media use the text: We endorse this rally for #CDBby23. Come stand in solidarity with us October 19. 12 noon – Ottawa.