Digital Accessibility Laws › Canada › British Columbia

British Columbia

Accessible British Columbia Act

SBC 2021, c. 19

Digital Accessibility: 45/100 (moderate) 45/100
WCAG Standard
Not specified
Applies To
BC government and public sector organizations
Enforcement
Complaint
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

British Columbia's Accessible BC Act (2021) establishes a framework for developing accessibility standards across government and the broader public sector, including ICT and information accessibility. Standards are developed by the Accessibility Directorate with a target of full accessibility by 2024.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2021

Sources & References

Notes

Framework act; ICT-specific WCAG standard not yet finalized as of 2025.