The Canadian Hearing Society / la societe Canadienne de l'ouie
Registration:
2
of
43
(2008-05-09
to
2009-06-11)
Subject Matter: Retrospective:
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1. POLICIES OR PROGRAMS: CORRESPONDENCE WITH CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY RE LACK OF TTY MACHINES AND CAPTIONED MONITORS IN CANADIAN AIRPORTS AND FAILURE OF CANADIAN AIR CARRIERS TO PROVIDE CAPTIONED IN-FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS TO DEAF PASSENGERS. 2. POLICIES OR PROGRAMS: CORRESPONDENCE WITH CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, PRIME MINISTER AND SELECTED MPS RE FAILURE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT ELDRIDGE DECISION OF SUPREME COURT OF CANADA. 3. POLICIES OR PROGRAMS: CORRESPONDENCE WITH MINISTER OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP RE POLICY DENYING LANDED IMMIGRANT STATUS TO DEAF CHILDREN OF APPROVED IMMIGRANTS ON MEDICAL GROUNDS. 4. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS: SUPPORT FOR A CANADIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. 5. REGULATIONS, POLICIES OR PROGRAMS: GRANTED LEAVE TO ACT AS AN INTERVENOR BEFORE THE CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL IN THE CASE OF SIMSER V. TAX COURT OF CANADA - INTERVENING ON BEHALF OF SIMSER. 6. RESPONSE OF THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY TO THE MINISTERS OF FINANCE AND NATIONAL REVENUE'S TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TAX MEASURES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES; DISABILITY TAX CREDIT AND OTHER FEDERAL TAX ASSISTANCE INTENDED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. 7. POLICIES AND PROGRAMS: ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE WITH HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CANADA, FINANCES, NATIONAL AND REVENUE RE. TAX SUBMITTED ON ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
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Subject Matter: Prospective:
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1. POLICIES OR PROGRAMS: CORRESPONDENCE WITH CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY RE LACK OF TTY MACHINES AND CAPTIONED MONITORS IN CANADIAN AIRPORTS AND FAILURE OF CANADIAN AIR CARRIERS TO PROVIDE CAPTIONED IN-FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS TO DEAF PASSENGERS. 2. POLICIES OR PROGRAMS; ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE WITH MINISTER OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP RE POLICY DENYING LANDED IMMIGRANT STATUS TO DEAF CHILDREN OF APPROVED FAMILIES ON MEDICAL GROUNDS. 3. POLICY AND PROGRAMS: ONGOING CORRESPONDENCE WITH HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CANADA, FINANCES, NATIONAL AND REVENUE RE. TAX SUBMITTED ON ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. 4. PRIVACY PROTECTION.
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Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Categories
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Description
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Policy or Program
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ACCESSIBLE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
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Policy or Program
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FAILURE OF CANADIAN AIR CARRIERS TO PROVIDE CAPTIONED IN-FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS TO DEAF PASSENGERS
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Policy or Program
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LACK OF TTY MACHINES AND CLOSED CAPTIONING ON MONITORS IN CANADIAN AIRPORTS
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Policy or Program
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POLICY DENYING LANDED IMMIGRANT STATUS TO DEAF CHILDREN OF APPROVED FAMILIES ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
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Policy or Program
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PRIVACY PROTECTION
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Policy or Program
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TAX SUBMITTED ON ACCOMMODATIONS
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