Status of Women committee  In our report, we observed the extent to which the low representation of girls and young women with disabilities contributes to aggravating their state, causing them to also have a mental disability. For women and young girls who do not have a physical disability and who live in

Status of Women committee  Ms. Medford‑Williams, thank you for sharing that data. It helps us to be more alert with respect to the imbrication of racism, ableism, other systems of oppression, and the topic at hand today. To expand on this analysis a bit and enter into more detailed statistics, we have to

Health committee  Yes. I want to clarify what we also mean when we talk about individuals not giving their informed consent. For example, people with intellectual disabilities who are members of the People First movement consider that they can provide their informed consent. Who can decide what

Health committee  I don't have the exact number. In my presentation, I mentioned the statements of Morgan Holmes, who represents the Egale Canada group. I don't have the exact figure; I cannot answer that question.

Health committee  Good afternoon. Before we focus on the points we are discussing today, on behalf of the DisAbled Women's Network of Canada, we want to remind you that we are meeting on unceeded Algonquin territory and highlight the period of truth and reconciliation we are now going through. So