Resolution - 02.03
Accessibility of the Workplace for Persons with Disabilities

Submitted by: Ontario Provincial Council

Whereas, One in six Canadians has a disability; and

Whereas, Canadians with disabilities have a higher rate of unemployment than do Canadians without disabilities; and

Whereas, Laws exist to protect Canadians with disabilities, and employers, unions, co-workers and the public have an obligation to accommodate persons with disabilities in the workplace; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the national council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada, in 82nd annual national convention assembled, encourage members to write letters to

  1. municipal and regional councils and chambers of commerce,
  2. provincial and territorial ministers of citizenship and municipal affairs and housing, and
  3. the federal minister of Human Resources Development Canada to promote available programs to achieve barrier-free workplaces for persons with disabilities, as required by existing laws.