Mark Gerretsen at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On April 29th, 2024. See this statement in context.

April 29th, 2024 / 4:55 p.m.

Liberal

Mark Gerretsen Liberal Kingston and the Islands, ON

I'll give Mr. Seeback a break. I would strongly encourage him not to use a term: Individuals are not “suffering from” disabilities. My nephew, who has Down syndrome, is not suffering from a disability. He has an exceptionality.

Maybe Mr. Seeback can try to at least be respectful when it comes to talking about people with disabilities.

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