Human Resources Legislative Update

Federal Government Creates Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Human Resources Legislative Update

Federal Government Creates Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Date: July 30, 2012

Further to its Economic Action Plan 2012, the federal government has announced the creation of a Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. The Panel has been charged with identifying private sector successes and best practices regarding labour market participation of persons with disabilities. It will also identify barriers and disincentives to employment for these persons. The Panel will report on its findings by December 2012.