Canadians with disabilities can begin applying for the new Canada Disability Benefit starting June 20, with the first payments scheduled for July …
People with Disabilities
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Nearly half of Canadians with disabilities face communication barriers: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly four million Canadians with disabilities encountered communication barriers in 2022, with in-person interactions and digital access among the most common challenges, …
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FeaturedLegislation & CompliancePayroll
Canada Disability Benefit set to launch in July, provides up to $200 per month in support
The federal government has finalized regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), paving the way for payments to begin in July, Minister …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
Internship program exposes graduating high-schoolers with developmental disabilities to career opportunities
By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press Oly Backstrom’s new bling has renewed his belief in the power of Project Search — a …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Alberta creating new social support program for people with disabilities able to work
By Jack Farrell Alberta’s government says it’s looking to help people with disabilities join and stay in the workforce without losing access to …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionOpinion
How universities can help make our cities more accessible for people with disabilities
By Carmela Cucuzzella, Université de Montréal People living with disabilities, ranging in severity, regularly face barriers. Oftentimes, built environments are designed in …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedRecruitment
‘Untapped talent’ summit aims to help Canadians with disabilities find work
By Sammy Hudes As some Canadians with disabilities face challenges finding work, an upcoming summit is aiming to help those seeking jobs connect …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGlobal HR Practices
U.S. Department of Labor proposes ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule to phase out certificates that permit employers to pay workers with disabilities less …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Most Canadians with disabilities seeking new jobs due to ableism, KPMG survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSixty per cent of employed Canadians with disabilities are actively looking for new jobs because they feel underemployed and have experienced acts …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Disability Inclusion Business Council releases final report urging employers to adopt inclusive practices
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Disability Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) has released its final report, “Bridging the Gap – Report on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces,” …


