Digital Accessibility Laws in Canada
9 provinces with digital accessibility laws.
National Laws
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Accessible Canada Act
Canada's first national accessibility legislation, aimed at achieving a barrier-free Canada by 2040. Requires federally regulated entities to develop, publish, and implement accessibility plans addressing ICT, employment, built environment, transportation, and communications.
Applies To
Federal government and federally regulated entities
Enforcement
Complaint
Enacted
2019
Provinces & Territories
| Jurisdiction | Law | Year |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Accessible British Columbia Act | 2021 |
| Manitoba | Accessibility for Manitobans Act | 2013 |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick Accessibility Act | 2023 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador Accessibility Act | 2021 |
| Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Accessibility Act | 2017 |
| Ontario | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act | 2005 |
| Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island Accessibility Act | 2022 |
| Quebec | Quebec Web Accessibility Standard (SGQRI 008 3.0) | 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | The Accessibility Act (Saskatchewan) | 2023 |