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.

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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

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