Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Canada's commitment to further increase disability inclusion reaffirmed at the United Nations

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This week, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, led Canada's delegation to the 16th session of the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

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  • This week, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, led Canada's delegation to the 16th session of the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
  • Minister Qualtrough reaffirmed Canada's continued commitment to increasing disability inclusion.
  • As part of the conference, alongside the United Kingdom and Singapore, Canada co-hosted a side event on disability inclusive support systems.
  • "It was an honour to again lead Canada's delegation to the United Nations to highlight our government's progress on disability inclusion, joined by our partners in the disability community who have helped us achieve it.

Canada accedes to the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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"Canada joining this UN convention is about protecting and promoting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.

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  • "Canada joining this UN convention is about protecting and promoting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
  • "I am proud that the Government of Canada is taking this step to advance the rights of persons with disabilities.
  • The United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the Convention) is an international human rights instrument that requires State Parties to the Convention to promote, protect and ensure the rights of persons with disabilities.
  • As of November 2018, there are 177 States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with 93 States Parties to the Optional Protocol to the Convention.