Mr. Speaker, today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's UN theme is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
Our commitment to achieving the UN sustainable development goals remains strong.
Persons with disabilities play key roles in creating accessible and inclusive communities and workplaces.
We need to make sure that their leadership and contributions are recognized.
Rooted in the principle “Nothing without us”, we are taking concrete action to implement the Canada disability benefit. We are ensuring that Canadians with disabilities have the support and opportunities they deserve.
I want to thank all the advocates working within the disability community for making the disability benefit a reality.
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities.