About Canada’s federal accessibility law
About Canada’s federal accessibility law
Learn about the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and find resources to help federally regulated public and private organizations understand their obligations.
Services and information
Accessible Canada Act
A federal law that aims to make Canada barrier-free by 2040
Summary of the Accessible Canada Act
An overview of key provisions of the ACA
Roles and responsibilities of the federal government under the Accessible Canada Act
An outline of what federal departments must do to fulfill their responsibilities under the ACA
Guidance on the Accessible Canada Regulations
A central resource to help federally regulated public and private organizations understand their obligations under the ACA
Summary of the Accessible Canada Regulations
A summary of the regulations made under the ACA that explains how to follow the law
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
International convention that protects the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities
Summary of guidance on accessibility plans
Guidance to help departments create their mandatory accessibility plans
Accessibility plans: frequently asked questions (available only on the Government of Canada network)
Practical guidance, including how often plans and progress reports must be published