Up now is Federation member @lasqd - Amélie Duranleau & @samuelragot presenting views from the Quebec Intellectual Disability Society/ Societe Quebecoise de la Deficience Intellectuelle. 
"First, we must emphasize that we are very much in favour of the swift passing of Bill C-22. C-22 could play a decisive role in helping lift persons with disabilities out of poverty across the country. In that sense, it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity."
"Of course, we are aware that legislators may find voting on a foundational bill, which contains few details, uncomfortable. However, we believe that this is the right thing to do."
"It is crucial that the Federal gov't works with P/T gov'ts to avoid penalizing beneficaries and to avoid disengagement of local gov't in the social protection and financial security of #pwd." - @samuelragot
"So far, the Quebec government has expressed to us its interest in having a federal benefit complement its programs, as long as it really helps those who need it. We are pleased with this collaborative approach and will support all efforts in this direction."
"All these fundamental, but very technical, elements should be discussed in the regulatory process to develop the details of the benefit's design."
“Disability justice is gender justice. Our struggles cannot be separated. We recognize that it is because of the tireless advocacy of these communities that this bill exists in the first place." Jen Gammad, @LEAFNational
“What matters most here is that we get the CDB rolled out as soon as possible, and that its done in collaboration and co-development with disabled people and women who have the expertise to ensure that people don’t fall through the cracks." - Jen Gammad
"We urge this government to 1) pass Bill C-22 without delay, and 2) ensure disabled communities lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Benefit." - Jen Gammad
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