Canada Ratifies International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

On March 11, 2010 Canada ratified the United Nations’ International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Convention is an international human rights instrument to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. Its chief goal is to ensure the full and effective participation and inclusion in society for people with disabilities. The Convention’s core obligations relate to non-discrimination and reasonable accommodation. These obligations are elaborated upon in specific provisions that address a variety of issues, including how these values apply in the employment context.