<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Disability News for Canada and Canadian Providences</title><description>Authoritative Canadian disability news covering CPP disability benefits, eligibility rules, senior pensions, and mandatory retirement laws across provinces</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/</link><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:13:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Speech Accessibility Project Now Recruiting in Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>The Speech Accessibility Project is now recruiting Canadian 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World</source></item><item><title>Wait Times for Canadian Patients Cost Over $2B in Lost Wages Before COVID-19</title><category>Canada</category><description>Fraser Institute study reveals long waits for medical treatment and surgery cost Canadians almost $2.8 billion in lost wages and productivity in 2020</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/wait-time.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/wait-time.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Federal Accessibility Legislation in Canada Now Operational</title><category>Canada</category><description>Accessible Canada Act establishes framework to create a barrier-free Canada through proactive identification, removal and prevention of accessibility barriers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/accessible-act.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/accessible-act.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Accessible Canada Act: Canadian Federal Accessibility Legislation</title><category>Canada</category><description>Passed in House of Commons and Senate of Canada the new Accessible Canada Act will transform how Canadian Government addresses disability accessibility across the country</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/accessible-canada-act.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/accessible-canada-act.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2019 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>MS Society of Canada Urges Members of Parliament to Act to Improve #LifeWithMS</title><category>Canada</category><description>Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and members of MS community to launch MS Awareness Month in Ottawa with focus on getting government to take action to improve Life With MS</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/lifewithms.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/lifewithms.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:55:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The Health Price You Pay for Consuming Sugary Drinks</title><category>Canada</category><description>Research reveals consequences to health and the healthcare system will be devastating if people continue to consume high amounts of sugary drinks</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/pop.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/pop.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:18:58 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Raising Awareness of the Canadian Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadian Governments help people with disabilities plan for the future by raising awareness of the Registered Disability Savings Plan</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rdsp-awareness.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rdsp-awareness.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:30:12 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canada Expands Access to Copyrighted Print Materials for Disabled</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canada&#39;s ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty enhances access to accessible-format print materials for individuals with visual impairments and print disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/copyright-access.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/copyright-access.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadian Government Calls for Proposals to Support Social Inclusion of People with Disability</title><category>Canada</category><description>Government of Canada launches call for proposals to support the social inclusion of Canadians with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/inclusion-canada.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/inclusion-canada.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2016 15:15:22 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canada: Workplace Accessibility and Community Accessibility Funding</title><category>Canada</category><description>Businesses with up to 99 full‑time equivalent employees and community organizations can receive government grant project funding of up to $50,000</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/workplace-funding.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/workplace-funding.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2016 09:05:11 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Massive Gaps in Accessibility for Canadians with Disabilities</title><category>Canada</category><description>Report reveals Canadians see gaps in accessibility within their own communities and believe Canada should be a leader in removing barriers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ca-accessibility.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ca-accessibility.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau</title><category>Canada</category><description>Open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau written by Diane Kreuger, National Chair of Independent Living Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/pm-trudeau.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/pm-trudeau.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:46:32 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Accessible Travel Kiosks Will Remove Barriers and Increase Independence</title><category>Canada</category><description>Removing Communication Barriers for Travelers with Disabilities introduces automated self-service travel kiosks for people with disabilities at airports, railway and ferry terminals</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/kiosks.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/kiosks.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:43:25 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadian Access 2 Program - International Day of Persons with Disabilities</title><category>Canada</category><description>Access 2 Program offers Canadians with disabilities free admission and discounts at participating movie theaters and attractions across Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/access-2.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/access-2.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:36:07 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Improving Canadian Veterans Access to Mental Health Care</title><category>Canada</category><description>Report examines whether Veterans Affairs Canada provides veterans with identified mental health care needs with timely access to services and benefits</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/access.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/access.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:11:15 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadians with Disabilities: New Online Financial Planning Initiative</title><category>Canada</category><description>Future Planning Tool for Persons with Disabilities will provide financial information to Canadians with disabilities, their families and caregivers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/sdpp-d.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/sdpp-d.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:05:34 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadians with Disabilities Concerned About Privatizing Mail Delivery</title><category>Canada</category><description>Government of Canada has charged Canada Post with responsibility of delivering mail to Canadians, including people with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/privatizing.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/privatizing.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:13:10 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Lucky Iron Fish Project Aids Women and Children</title><category>Canada</category><description>Grand Challenges Canada announces $12 million in seed grants and scale-up funding for 65 health innovation projects targeting maternal, newborn, and child health globally</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/innovative.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/innovative.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2014 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Call for Proposals to Improve Accessibility - Government of Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadian organizations can apply for project funding that will create or enhance accessibility for people with disabilities in Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/calls.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/calls.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:37:59 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government Proposals to Support People with Disabilities in Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Applying for funding for projects that support Government commitments under United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/government-support.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/government-support.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadian Veterans Advocacy Urges Government to Accept Court&#39;s Ruling on SISIP LTD Claw Back Class Action Law Suit</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadian Veterans Advocacy encouraging Canadians to write Minister of National Defense regarding accepting ruling on SISIP LTD claw back class action law suit</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/clawback.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/clawback.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 19:08:27 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Increased Awareness of Technologies Used by Canadians with Disability</title><category>Canada</category><description>Employers across Canada to have greater access to information about disability issues and new adaptive technologies for persons with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/technology-awareness.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/technology-awareness.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:38:32 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Global Child Health Curriculum</title><category>Canada</category><description>Experts working through Canadian Paediatric Society created series of evidence based educational modules to address foundational learning gap for residents pediatricians and health care institutions</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/curriculum.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/curriculum.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:00:40 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>World Vision Urges Canadians to Reach out to Africa&#39;s Most Needy</title><category>Canada</category><description>Call to Canadians to donate to humanitarian organizations providing hope to those battling drought disease and despair in the Horn of Africa</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/wv-ca.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/wv-ca.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:48:49 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Enhancements for Canadian Veterans</title><category>Canada</category><description>The New Veterans Charter represents a more modern effective and compassionate way to help Veterans and CF members injured in the line of duty</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/enhancements.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/enhancements.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:48:02 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability Management Training - Morneau Shepell Partners with University of Fredericton</title><category>Canada</category><description>Advanced online training in the fundamentals of Disability Management effective June 15 2011</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/management-training.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/management-training.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:20:26 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Brain Canada: Research and Treatment of Brain Disorders</title><category>Canada</category><description>Federal Commitment of $100 million will match private funds to address brain disorder diseases affecting 1 in 3 Canadians</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/brain-disorders.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/brain-disorders.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability, Old Age and Social Security Checks in Event of Postal Strike in Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>In the case of rotating postal strikes in Canada there could be delays in mail service but deliveries will continue</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/postal-strike.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/postal-strike.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:37:12 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadians Traveling to Europe Now Require Proof of Health Insurance</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadians traveling to Europe urged to carry proof of supplemental health insurance as various governments now require visitors to have adequate medical coverage</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/travel-ins.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/travel-ins.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 10:45:06 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government Supports Canadian National Institute for the Blind&#39;s Library</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadians who are blind or partially sighted will continue to have access to a unique library as a result of support from the Government of Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/library-support.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/library-support.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:00:13 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Removing Barriers for People with Disability - Government of Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Funding to improve the accessibility of conferences and key events for people with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/barriers.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/barriers.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:10:36 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Nortel Workers with Disability Seek Relief Fund</title><category>Canada</category><description>Hundreds of former Nortel workers on disability are asking the Canadian federal and provincial governments to set up relief package</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/nortel.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/nortel.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Phthalates - Reducing Children&#39;s Exposure</title><category>Canada</category><description>New regulations will restrict use of six phthalates in toys and child care articles in order to limit exposure to children and infants</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/phthalates.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/phthalates.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:28:42 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Claiming the Canada Disability Tax Credit</title><category>Canada</category><description>Advice for Canadians who may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/tax-credit.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/tax-credit.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:08:29 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>New Safety Requirements for Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets - Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Changes to the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) that will make cribs cradles and bassinets safer for infants and young children</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/safety-requirements.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/safety-requirements.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:29:51 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Rick Hansen Signs Spinal Cord Injury Registry Agreement</title><category>Canada</category><description>The Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry (RHSCIR) was made official today</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rick-hansen-sci.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rick-hansen-sci.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:42:58 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>New Funding for Research to Examine Population Interventions and Their Health Impacts</title><category>Canada</category><description>CIHR recognizes the importance of supporting researchers who evaluate the effectiveness of population interventions aimed at improving the health of Canadians</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/funding-for-research.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/funding-for-research.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:36:49 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Home Radon Testing and Lung Cancer Prevention in Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>About 10 percent of lung cancer deaths are linked to residential radon exposure. Find out how to test your home and reduce dangerous radon gas levels</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/radon.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/radon.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Protecting Canadian Children From Lead Exposure</title><category>Canada</category><description>New regulations and amendments to the Canadian Hazardous Products Act will restrict amount of lead in consumer products including children&#39;s toys</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/lead-exposure.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/lead-exposure.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Support for People with Disabilities - Minister Finley</title><category>Canada</category><description>Government of Canada initiatives that are helping Canadians with disabilities overcome barriers to income security</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/support-disabilities.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/support-disabilities.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:54:49 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Accessibility for All Canadians - Government of Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Organizations can now apply for funding for projects that will create or enhance accessibility for people with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/project-funding.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/project-funding.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:41:58 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Cadmium in Children&#39;s Jewellery Hazard</title><category>Canada</category><description>Government of Canada calls on industry to voluntarily stop the use of cadmium in childrens jewelery</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/cadmium-jewellery.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/cadmium-jewellery.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:43:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Helping Canadians with Disabilities Maximize Potential and Independence - Government of Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Government of Canada initiatives that are helping Canadians with disabilities get into the workforce</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/potential-independence.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/potential-independence.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government of Canada Supports Microbiome Research</title><category>Canada</category><description>Strategic investment will lead to new treatments and effective health care programs for Canadians</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/microbiome-research.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/microbiome-research.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government of Canada Supports Youth With Tourette Syndrome</title><category>Canada</category><description>Help and support for youth with Tourette Syndrome making the transition from school to work in Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/youth-tourettes.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/youth-tourettes.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>UBC Press Becomes First Canadian Publisher to Partner with Bookshare</title><category>Canada</category><description>The University of British Columbia Press (UBC Press) has entered into an agreement with Bookshare granting world rights to its collection</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ubc-press-bookshare.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ubc-press-bookshare.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:43:11 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government of Canada Supports Children and Families in Minority Francophone Communities</title><category>Canada</category><description>Helping families and children in minority francophone communities across Canada by helping organizations work together on health and early childhood issues</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/francophone-community-health.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/francophone-community-health.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:13:03 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Future Shop Awards Canadian Schools with $250,000 State-of-the-art Technology</title><category>Canada</category><description>Access to latest technology becomes a reality for high schools across Canada as Future Shop opens doors to 5 new Future Generation Tech Lab classrooms</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/future-shop.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/future-shop.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:11:16 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Securing a Financial Future for Canadians with Lifetime Disability</title><category>Canada</category><description>Financial solution to help over 1.5 million Canadians with lifetime disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/disability-future.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/disability-future.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:56:22 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Mental Health Leave - Costly Disability to Canadian Employers</title><category>Canada</category><description>Mental illness is associated with more lost work days than any other chronic condition</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/mental-health-leave.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/mental-health-leave.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:00:38 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>David Cormican Joins Easter Seals Drop Zone Challenge</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadian short screenplay competition founder David Cormican issues challenge as part of Easter Seals 2010 Drop Zone challenge</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/david-cormican.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/david-cormican.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government of Canada Supports Accessibility for All Canadians</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadian grants for projects that will improve accessibility for people with disabilities and enable them to participate fully in their communities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-accessibility.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-accessibility.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:06:22 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Harper Government Makes Direct Attack on Canada&#39;s Disabled</title><category>Canada</category><description>Cancellation of PALS 2011 from Statistics Canada will set back the process of providing human rights to 4 million Canadians with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/harper-disability.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/harper-disability.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:12:48 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>IndigenACTION Aimed at Supporting Healthy Lifestyles, Fitness and Sport</title><category>Canada</category><description>Assembly of First Nations launch initiative to support and enhance opportunities for Indigenous peoples and communities through active lifestyles sport and fitness</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/indigenaction.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/indigenaction.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:01:20 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>New National Seniors Day Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>National Seniors Day would be celebrated every year on October 1 in Canada coinciding with International Day of Older Persons</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/national-seniors-day.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/national-seniors-day.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:25:53 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Deadly Compassion - Council of Canadians with Disabilities</title><category>Canada</category><description>People with disabilities are not strangers to the fact that non-disabled people cannot imagine life with a disability</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/deadly-compassion.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/deadly-compassion.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:41:41 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadian Centers Awarded Stroke Distinction</title><category>Canada</category><description>The Canadian Stroke Network is a national research network headquartered at the University of Ottawa</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/stroke-distinction.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/stroke-distinction.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:18:39 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Gov. of Canada Urges Pregnant Mothers to Quit Smoking</title><category>Canada</category><description>Health Canada providing Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami with $350,000 to help expectant moms and new mothers make healthy living choices</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/pregnant-smoking.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/pregnant-smoking.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 12:16:27 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Class Action Filed In Detroit Against Sun Life of Canada Over Disability Insurance</title><category>Canada</category><description>Lawsuit seeks class action status for persons covered under short and long-term disability contracts issued by Sun Life after June 1, 2007 which contained so-called discretionary proof clauses and had their claims denied by Sun Life</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/sun-life.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/sun-life.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 13:58:38 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>New Horizons for Seniors Program - Canada Seniors News</title><category>Canada</category><description>New Horizons for Seniors Program helps non-profit organizations upgrade facilities or equipment required for seniors programs and activities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/new-horizons-seniors.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/new-horizons-seniors.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 10:13:57 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Ninth National Child Benefit Progress Report - Canada News</title><category>Canada</category><description>Ministers Responsible for Social Services Release the Ninth National Child Benefit Progress Report</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/child-benefits-canada.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/child-benefits-canada.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 10:02:25 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Dr. Paul Lasko Appointed Scientific Director of Cihr&#39;s Institute of Genetics</title><category>Canada</category><description>Appointment of Dr. Paul Lasko as Scientific Director of CIHRs Institute of Genetics</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/paul-lasko.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/paul-lasko.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 15:26:51 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canada Joins International Network Providing Free Access to Health Research</title><category>Canada</category><description>PubMed Central Canada puts latest Canadian health research at fingertips of researchers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-health-network.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-health-network.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:29:05 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Cross-Canada Food Drive</title><category>Canada</category><description>2010 Nationwide Food Drive against hunger in Canada from June 1st - 11th - 2010</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-food-drive.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-food-drive.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:25:26 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government of Canada Helps Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities</title><category>Canada</category><description>The Government of Canada is committed to providing all Canadians with opportunities to reach their potential</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-disability-barriers.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-disability-barriers.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:26:41 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Abilities of Canadians with Disabilities at Vancouver Paralympics</title><category>Canada</category><description>ALACD provides schools and communities across Canada with a better understanding of the needs of people with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-gov.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-gov.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:51:09 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Taking Action for Canadians With Disabilities - Government of Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Funding for projects that highlight contributions people with disabilities make to Canada and communities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/disability-action-canada.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/disability-action-canada.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:42:28 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Air Canada Ordered to Provide Nut Allergy Buffer Zone</title><category>Canada</category><description>The Canadian Transportation Agency ruled Air Canada must classify nut allergies as a disability and create onboard buffer zones for affected passengers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/air-canada-nuts.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/air-canada-nuts.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:40:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>International Day of Persons With Disabilities - Minister Finley</title><category>Canada</category><description>Independent Living Canada hosted annual event for United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/finley.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/finley.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:12:21 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Keeping Children Safe: Rethinking Design</title><category>Canada</category><description>Injury is the leading cause of death for children over the age of 1 in industrialized countries</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rethinking-design.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rethinking-design.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:22:04 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>$26.5 Million Raised for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation</title><category>Canada</category><description>The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure raised $26.5 million</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/run-for-cure.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/run-for-cure.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:04:12 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Bill C-384 and Persons with Disabilities</title><category>Canada</category><description>Bill C-384 would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide representing a threat to persons with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/bill-c-384.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/bill-c-384.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:45:09 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canadians Rate Doctors and Pharmacists Highest</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadians rate physicians and pharmacists highest among 18 professions for honesty and ethics</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rate-doctors-pharmacists.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rate-doctors-pharmacists.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:17:37 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Terry Fox Honored by Government of Canada</title><category>Canada</category><description>Terry Fox captivated Canadians gave a new meaning to personal courage and revolutionized fundraising</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/terry-fox-canada.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/terry-fox-canada.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:32:55 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disabled Artists Support Themselves Despite Tough Economic Conditions</title><category>Canada</category><description>Mouth and Foot painting Artists of Canada (MFPA) have been fortunate to be able to work within an organization that provides them with independence</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-disabled-artists.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-disabled-artists.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:16:11 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Ratification of United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadians to provide their views on the ratification and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/un-disability-rights-canada.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/un-disability-rights-canada.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:10:37 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Brain Train Ride Across Canada Kicks off Brain Injury Awareness Month</title><category>Canada</category><description>Campaign to raise awareness of those living with ABI and of Canadas need for a National Injury Prevention Strategy as a way to reduce brain injuries</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/brain-train.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/brain-train.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:22:44 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Increased Anxiety in the Canadian Workplace</title><category>Canada</category><description>Workers in Canada feel they have lost control of their lives as the economic recession grinds on</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/workplace-anxiety.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/workplace-anxiety.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 16:38:28 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Stroke Recovery Canada Program of March of Dimes</title><category>Canada</category><description>Stroke Recovery Canada program of March of Dimes Canada helps stroke survivors across the country to more easily re-engage in their communities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/march-dimes.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/march-dimes.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:32:47 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Healthy Schools Awareness Events</title><category>Canada</category><description>Events to build awareness of the importance of Healthy Indoor Environments in schools</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/healthy-schools.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/healthy-schools.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:51:44 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Red Cross Workers in St. Thomas will Strike Today</title><category>Canada</category><description>Red Cross workers from St. Thomas who provide home care services will strike action today in St. Thomas Canada</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/red-cross-strike.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/red-cross-strike.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:43:08 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>When Money gets Tight Prescriptions Don&#39;t get Filled</title><category>Canada</category><description>New study points to connection between out of pocket expenses for people with physical illnesses and depression affecting access to antidepressant treatment</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/prescriptions-money.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/prescriptions-money.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:54:36 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>24 Years Ago Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour Began</title><category>Canada</category><description>Hansen changed perceptions about people with a disability and set the course for improving lives of people with spinal cord injury and the search for a cure</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rick-hansen.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rick-hansen.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:59:05 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>KIA Offers Customers Certainty in Uncertain Times</title><category>Canada</category><description>The KIA Integrity Advantage Program allows customers to return financed or leased vehicles within first year of ownership in event of unforeseen life circumstances</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/kia-cars.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/kia-cars.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:11:37 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Stun Guns May Cause Seizures</title><category>Canada</category><description>Report shows that a taser shot to the head may result in brain-specific complications</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/stun-guns-seizures.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/stun-guns-seizures.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:12:56 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canada&#39;s First Occupational Cancer Research Center Launched</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadas first occupational cancer research center dedicated solely to research in occupational cancers officially launched</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/occupational-cancer-center.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/occupational-cancer-center.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:01:27 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Vaccination Associated with Decreased Canadian Cases of Meningitis Strain</title><category>Canada</category><description>Universal childhood vaccination against meningococcal C appears to reduce Canadian incidence of the most deadly strain of bacterial meningitis</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/vaccination-meningitis.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/vaccination-meningitis.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:18:12 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Canada Opens Door to Learning Disorder Drug</title><category>Cognitive</category><description>Canadian scientists have connected crucial brain protein with power to learn creating possibility that learning disabilities could be corrected with a drug</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/cognitive/learning-disorder-drug.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/cognitive/learning-disorder-drug.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:10:31 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government of Canada Calls for Proposals That Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities</title><category>Canada</category><description>Canadian Government calls for proposals focusing on projects that will improve services or accessibility for people with disabilities to fully participate in society</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-barriers-disabilities.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canada-barriers-disabilities.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:06:50 GMT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item></channel></rss>