I’m delighted with the opportunity to take part in this panel. I want to acknowledge the great job the organizers have done in bringing us all together.
On March 9, 2017, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Democratic Institutions, delivered a speech on democracy, accountability and citizenship in the digital age at the Institute on Governance.
Opening Statement for Shared Services Canada on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) on the 2016-17 Supplementary Estimates (C) and the 2015-16 Departmental Performance Report
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Gatherings like these are so very important. I commend the IIDL for bringing together leaders from the international disability community. I believe it is crucial that we take the time to listen and learn from each other – and to share what we are doing in our own communities to tackle the very important social and economic issues that continue to challenge people with disabilities world-wide.
We know that businesses in competitive markets are driven to innovate. They have a strong incentive to develop new and better products and services to attract and retain customers. They pursue more efficient production techniques and business models.