To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Canada’s unions are reiterating our demand that the federal government meaningfully address the poverty crisis facing people with disabilities in this country. “Our labour movement remains deeply committed to the fight for a barrier-free Canada that is truly accessible for everyone and all abilities. This includes drastically reducing the economic barriers disproportionately faced by persons with disabilities in our country,” said Lily Chang, Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress. Currently, more than 1.5 million people with disabilities in Canada are living below the poverty line. Moreover, women with disabilities experience poverty...