I would like to add something. I have not worked on the issue of disability as such, but one of the OECD recommendations was to change the perception Canadians have that older workers are absent more often and are sicker. That is one of the recommendations, but not much is actually being done about that age-based and health-based discrimination in hiring practices. However, something must be done if we want to change Canadians' perceptions. Certain studies actually show that it is a myth that older workers are absent more often or sicker. However, those studies are focused on certain sectors. That area should be explored to change the perception not only of the general population, but also of employers.
On May 28th, 2013. See this statement in context.