2006 census

							For Immediate Release
May 3rd, 2006

  Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability Encourages Statistics Canada to gather
                             information on Canadians with disability

In the 2006 census, Statistics Canada chose not to gather information on disability and physical activity.
With health care becoming more and more of a political, economic and social issue it would seem an
opportunity was missed to learn more about a population that relies heavily on our medical system.
Without this information health care professionals and politicians will lack the knowledge needed to
make informed decisions about our health system.

The ALA would take this moment to suggest stats Canada perform another survey similar to the
Participation and Activity Limitation Survey of 2001. As the Canadian population is continually
evolving up to date information is required.

For ideas or information contact the Active Living Alliance at;


Jane Arkell, Executive Director
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
720 Belfast Road, Suite 104
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Z5
Phone: 1-800-771-0663 or (613) 244-0052 ext 25.
Fax: (613) 244-4857
E-mail: jane@ala.ca

www.ala.ca.

ABOUT THE ALA
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) promotes, supports and enables
Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. We provide nationally coordinated leadership,
support, encouragement, promotion and information that facilitates healthy, active living opportunities
for Canadians of all abilities across all settings and environments.