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2012 Throne Speech Commitment
Nov 20, 2012
The 2012 Speech from the Throne delivered on November 19 included the commitment to move forward with accessibility-rights legislation this year.
The speech, which opened the second session of the 40th Manitoba legislative assembly, was delivered by Chief Justice Richard Scott, on behalf of Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee.
Following is the relevant section of the speech:
Work has already been done to improve accessibility legislation in Manitoba to help ensure Manitobans with disabilities have better access to public buildings. We have brought together parties never before involved. There is a broad consensus emerging and we need to share responsibility and move forward. We will bring forward legislation in the coming year.
The full version of the 2012 Speech from the Throne is posted on the Province of Manitoba's website at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/thronespeech/thronespeech_2012.html.