Image text: Justice must be accessible to all Canadians, not just those who can afford it and don’t need accommodation Disabled Canadians need effective access to justice on an equal basis with others Disabled Canadians are less likely to have the resources to fight back against those who have power. The quote below is from a former politician who knew this and routinely dismissed disabled persons’ needs. It’s telling regarding how their access to justice is essential. ”I think sometimes government is made aware of situations when lawsuits are brought forward. It makes you think more critically about what you can do and how you can (offer) support.” - Michelle Stilwell, former Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation, BC Liberals, July 2016 What will your party do to ensure disabled Canadians have effective access to justice? Federal Election 2021 Image text: Scales of justice favouring those with power and money
