Less talk, more action: Advocates critical of feds’ update on disability air services
Advocates say the Canadian government needs to talk less and act more on addressing shortcomings in accommodating those with disabilities on air flights and in airports.
She also said that the federal government will “enhance regulations” to improve services, as well as host a Summit on Disability Inclusive Air Travel, which she said will include Canadian airlines and airport authorities. “We are disappointed at the unacceptable treatment that some persons with disabilities have received while travelling. Passengers have rights when they travel. They must be treated with respect and dignity throughout their journey, full stop.”“I dread entering Canadian airspace,” said David Lepofsky, who is blind and the chair of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, in an interview with Global News.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Johnston was ready to testify at committee before MP requests - National | Globalnews.ca'We have not had reluctance on the part of the right honourable David Johnston to appear,' PROC chair Bardish Chagger said.
Read more »
Singh says he wants conditions for NDP before receiving security clearance - National | Globalnews.caA spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said they are reviewing Singh's letter asking Trudeau to allow more NDP members to be briefed on foreign interference attempts.
Read more »
Texas Republicans call to impeach state AG Ken Paxton for alleged crimes - National | Globalnews.caA Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into state Attorney General Ken Paxton unanimously recommended impeaching the state's top lawyer.
Read more »
Debt ceiling deal appears in reach ahead of U.S. holiday weekend - National | Globalnews.caLawmakers regularly need to raise the self-imposed debt limit to cover the cost of spending and tax cuts they have already approved.
Read more »
U.S. Supreme Court rolls back wetland pollution protections in blow to EPA - National | Globalnews.caThe justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house in the state's panhandle.
Read more »
The unanswered question at the heart of David Johnston’s foreign interference report - National | Globalnews.caThe former governor general said he had extensive access to intelligence and national security officials to conclude a public inquiry into foreign interference isn’t necessary.
Read more »