Bill 1 – An Act Respecting the Disability Advocate Passes Third ReadingBill 1 – An Act Respecting the Disability Advocate Passes Third Reading

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador’s new government passed legislation to establish a Disability Advocate office, which includes a mandate for mental health advocacy. It notes concerns from mental health advocates that a standalone mental health office may be needed to adequately address access gaps, wait times, and follow-up care, and…

Disability advocates and Alberta’s Opposition NDP urged Premier Danielle Smith’s government to adopt broad accessibility standards through a private member’s bill, arguing current measures are piecemeal. The bill would create a committee, majority of whom are people with disabilities, to develop standards for daily life including transit, employment…