Accessibility Standards Canada hosts first public meeting
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Ministers Qualtrough and Bains explore opportunities to improve accessibility requirements for buildings in Canada
Today, as we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains, are collaborating on developing improved accessibility requirements for buildings
Accessibility Standards Canada releases its first Annual Report
Accessibility Standards Canada is pleased to release its first annual report entitled ʺ Together, toward an accessible Canada ʺ. The report was tabled in Parliament today. Accessibility Standards Canada, a new departmental corporation, was created on July 11, 2019 through the Accessible Canada Act.
Accessibility Standards Canada launches its first public consultation on priorities for engagement, accessibility standards and research
The principle of “Nothing without us” is at the core of Accessibility Standards Canada’s mandate.
Celebrating one year since the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act
One year ago today, the Accessible Canada Act (the Act) received royal assent.
Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization
Accessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that enable everyone to participate fully in society without barrier
Canada’s first federal accessibility legislation comes into force
Accessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that enable everyone to participate fully in society without barrier
Canada’s first federal accessibility legislation receives Royal Assent
Every Canadian deserves the opportunity to participate fully in their community and workplace, and to have an equal chance at success.