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Canadians with disabilities still waiting for greater inclusion in public and private sectors

The federal government has said it is committed to addressing these aspirations, but in the real world, the barriers are only coming down slowly, if at all.

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BY CALEB PICHé-LAROCQUE
May 9, 2022

Opinion | BY CALEB PICHé-LAROCQUE | May 9, 2022

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Canadians with disabilities still waiting for greater inclusion in public and private sectors

The federal government has said it is committed to addressing these aspirations, but in the real world, the barriers are only coming down slowly, if at all.

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