People First Canada

@PeopleFirstCA

People First of Canada is the national non-profit organization representing people labeled with an intellectual disability. Our vision is an inclusive country.

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  1. Have you ever applied for a job online? is developing , a series on the experiences of people on the spectrum or w/ an intellectual disability who are working/looking for work. Want to share your story? Visit:

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  2. Sep 22

    Thank you to everyone who voted. You made your voice heard! We want to hear from PF members about what voting was like for you. Please take our survey and share your experiences. English Survey French Survey

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  3. Sep 20

    There is still time to vote! Check how long the polls are open in your area - visit Elections Canada website.

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  4. Sep 20

    Today is Election Day! It’s your chance to have your voice heard. Polling stations will be following the COVID rules for wherever you live. Be safe and vote!

    A young woman holding a sign that says "#Why I vote. It's my right. I care about what happens in Canada."
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  5. Sep 19

    Remember that tomorrow is Election Day. If you haven’t voted yet, this is your chance! Check your voter registration card for the address of where you go to vote. Or call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.

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  6. Sep 17

    Not sure who the candidates are in your riding? You can visit the Elections Canada website to get this information. Make your voice heard in this election!

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  7. Sep 15

    Are you ready to vote? PF members across the country talk about how important it is to vote in the Federal Election and get your voice heard! “Without your voice, nothing can be done,” says JoAnne Gauthier, President .

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  8. Sep 14

    Want to vote by mail in the Federal Election? Today is the last day to request a mail-in ballot. Just call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868. Or go to their website at before 6pm EST.

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  9. Sep 13

    Advance polls for the federal election are still open! PFC Board Member Donna talks about what you need to vote in the advance polls. Check your voter registration card for the address of your advance poll. Make your voice heard!

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  10. Sep 10

    It’s World Suicide Prevention Day. If you are struggling, reach out to someone. If you know someone who is struggling, reach out to them. Check in on your family, friends and loved ones

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  11. Sep 9

    Sorry for the technical difficulties! The correct link to the webinar is up on - see you soon!

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  12. Sep 9

    Join us today at 1:00 PM EST for our Federal Election Kick-Off Webinar! This event is hosted by Kory Earle, with guests speakers former MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis and comedian Dean Jenkinson. The zoom link to the webinar is available on our website .

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  13. Sep 8

    Join PFC for our Federal Election Kick-Off Webinar on Thursday, September 9 at 1:00 PM EST. Hosted by Kory Earle, with guests speakers former MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis and comedian Dean Jenkinson. The zoom link to the webinar is available on the PFC website.

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  14. Sep 3

    A PFC survey showed that 95% of our members knew what kinds of ID they need to vote. But only 83% said that they had the right ID. For a list of IDs you can use to vote in a federal election, go to the Elections Canada website . Be prepared!

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  15. Sep 2

    PFC President Kory Earle says that Supporting diversity and inclusion is, simply put, Canadian via

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  16. Aug 31

    Save the Date! PFC invites you to our Federal Election Kick-Off webinar on September 9 at 1:00PM EST. Learn more about federal elections and have some fun doing it! More details to come.

    Join PFC for our Federal Election Kick-Off webinar on Thursday, September 9 at 1:00PM EST. Hosted by PFC President Kory Earle with guests: Judy Wasylycis-Leis (Former Manitoba MLA and Winnipeg North MP); Questions and Answers with Elections Canada; and Dean Jenkinson (Comedian). Visit www.peoplefirstofcanada.ca for the link to the webinar. French translation will be available.
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  17. Aug 24

    Have you ever thought about working in the federal election process? We asked PFC President Kory Earle to share his experience as a federal election worker and we weren’t disappointed! You can apply any time to work with by going to their website.

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  18. Aug 23

    We hope you are enjoying the summer. The People First of Canada National office will be closed from August 23 to 27, 2021 – see you next week!

    PFC National office will be closed from August 23 to 27, 2021.
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  19. Aug 18

    A new study shows the experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families around trying to get vaccines. PFC First Vice-President, Dewlyn Lobo shared her experience.

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