Last Updated: 9 February 2017 – Updated to reflect the latest information.
The Accessible Canada Act (The Act to Ensure a Barrier Free Canada)
Official law/policy pages
Details
- Date enacted: 2019
- Responsible Entities (Agencies, Ministries, etc.):
- Type: law, Non-discrimination law, Procurement law,
- Scope: Government and all federally regulated agencies
- Web only: Yes
- WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.0 AA
- Relevant Standard:
Provinces and Territories
Manitoba
Accessibility for Manitobans Act
Official law/policy page
- English: Accessibility for Manitobans Act
Details
- Date enacted: 2017
- Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Type: Recommended policy
- Scope:
- Web only: No
- WCAG Version Used: None
- Relevant Standard:
Nova Scotia
An Act Respecting Accessibility in Nova Scotia
Official law/policy page
Details
- Date enacted: 2003
- Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Type: Recommended policy
- Scope:
- Web only: No
- WCAG Version Used: None
Ontario
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11
Official law/policy page
Details
- Date enacted: 2005
- Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Type: Accessibility law
- Scope: Most organizations in province
- Web only: Yes
- WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.0,
- Relevant Standard:
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O. Reg. 191/11: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
Integrated accessibility standards -- includes online and real-world accessibility requirements
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O. Reg. 191/11: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
- Relevant Documents:
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How to make websites accessible
Guidance document
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How to make websites accessible