We'd like clause 65 to be amended by adding after line 25 on page 33 the following:
(1.1) The accessibility plan must include a statement on how it will contribute to the realization of a Canada without barriers.
Basically, the rationale is that part 4 should include an additional provision requiring accessibility plans to relate to the purpose of the act, and to be prepared and implemented in accordance with the principles of the act.
Plans should address how they will contribute to achieving a Canada without barriers by the date specified in the act. These changes would strengthen the effectiveness of accessibility plans and help ensure that barrier identification, prevention and removal address issues of intersectionality and poverty. That's why we Conservatives believe that should be changed.
(Amendment negatived)