Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the word disability is not yet defined. Like I said earlier in my answer to the first question, we are undertaking the consultation stage at this time and this is an issue that the department will consult about as well. Currently, the Department of Justice staff suggests that there is not an actual need for the definition at this time. This is because the courts have concluded that the word disability gives protection to people with a broad range of disabilities. However, if people think, as we do the consultation, that there should be a definition for disability, then we will hear about it and we will consider it as well. I think this is worth noting and I think we have to consider it as we get into the consultation phase. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 422-14(3): Consultation On A Human Rights Act
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 2001. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 422-14(3): Consultation On A Human Rights Act
Question 422-14(3): Consultation On A Human Rights Act
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 28th, 2001
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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