Is Free Postage for the Blind in Jeopardy: Explaining the Proposed Amendments Within Bill C-15

This past week proposed amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act surfaced, and free postage for literature for the blind could be removed. Joeita Gupta heard the alarming news and noticed how deeply it was affecting people in her close circles. Joeita is inviting you to listen to this episode of Reflections to find out why these amendments are so concerning, how you can use your voice to support the cause, and the lasting impacts a change like this could have. Jeffrey Rainey of Braille Literacy Canada will share his severe concern for the future literacy of blind Canadians if these amendments are made, and Canada Post takes action. What is the process for these amendments to be appealed? Brian Klunder of Temple Scott Associates is going to tell us all we need to know about how a bill is read in the House of Commons and the Senate. CELA, the Centre for Equitable Library Access is taking these potential amendments incredibly seriously, as it could threaten their ability to serve clients. CELA’s Executive Director Laurie Davidson joins us to share her take on these proposed changes to Bill C-15. Diane Bergeron is the CNIB’s Head of International Partnerships, and she will explain how these proposed amendments could also impact Canada’s international obligations in the United Postal Union Convention. Plus, we’ll hear from Canada Post and the office of Minister Joel Lightbound, Minister for Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement through statements provided to Joeita, and read by Reflections Feature Reporter Nisreen Abdel-Majid. If you would like to send a letter to your local Member of Parliament, you can use CELA’s template available here. About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [e-mail] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.