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Thank You for Your Advocacy in the Federal Pre-Budget Consultation
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully submitted our brief for the federal pre-budget consultation. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members who also took the time to submit their own briefs, whether by using our template or crafting their own.
Your dedication and engagement have been invaluable. Together, we are amplifying the voices of our community and working towards a more inclusive future. We are continuing to have conversations with various ministries in the government based on the submission to push for real change.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment!
Read our Latest Community Brief, “Building Blocks for Provincial and Territorial Policy-Shaping: What We Heard from Canadian Autism Leadership Summit 2024 Participants”. This brief is a product of Autism Alliance of Canada's 10th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit.
This brief is a summary of the regional working group discussions at Summit and provides important information on community perspectives across different regions of Canada, and can be a starting point for talking to policymakers and advocates in your region about what is needed to work together more effectively.
Coming Up Next Tuesday: PHAC's 2024 National Autism Conference Date: August 27, 2024
On August 27th, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada will host the 2024 National Autism Conference. This virtual conference is part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to fulfill Bill S-203, which legislates a Framework to be tabled by the end of September 2024. Throughout the day, participants will have opportunities to share their thoughts with PHAC on these key priority areas:
Screening, Diagnosis, and Services
Economic Inclusion
Data Collection, Public Health Surveillance, and Research
Public Awareness, Understanding, and Acceptance
Tools and Resources
Opportunity to Consult on Canada Disability Benefit Regulations Deadline: September 23, 2024
The Government of Canada is moving forward with the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations, which will define eligibility, application processes, and payment methods for the new benefit.
We encourage our members to participate in this consultation process. Your feedback is valuable in shaping these important federal regulations.
The proposed Canada Disability Benefit Regulations have been published in Part I of the Canada Gazette and are open for public comment. The proposed regulations detail how the Canada Disability Benefit would be administered and delivered. Along with the proposed regulations, a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) has also been published for comment. The RIAS is a description of the proposed regulations, rationale for the approaches, as well as an assessment of their cost and positive and negative effects. We invite members of the public, especially disability stakeholders, to comment on the documents using the Canada Gazette’s online commenting system.
The consultation period for the proposed regulations will be open until September 23, 2024.
For More Information Click Here
Help boost awareness around the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Since the end of June, adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate (T2201) can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).We are reaching out today to ask for your help in spreading the word within your network, enabling more eligible Canadians to access affordable dental care.
Spread the word
The CDCP helps pay a portion of the cost for a wide range of oral health care services. Help us raise awareness by sharing our toolkit! It includes a poster, fact sheets in 13 languages and social media content to use in your own communications and for wider distribution: Canadian Dental Care Plan promotional toolkit: Overview - Canada.ca
Thank you for helping us share this great news with more eligible Canadians!
To Learn More About the CDCP, Click Here
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