The Government of Canada launches challenge to improve online accessibility
Media Advisory
January 4, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Officials from the Government of Canada will be available to answer questions from the media regarding a Call for Proposals issued in late December to help improve web accessibility for the Open by Default Portal, and for disabled Canadians seeking jobs in the public service.
This is part of the Government of Canada’s agile procurement initiative launched in the summer of 2017.
Following the media availability, there will be a guided tour of the facilities of DigiHub Shawinigan, a non-profit organization supporting digital entrepreneurs.
Date
January 5, 2018
Time
11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location
DigiHub Shawinigan
1250 avenue de la Station
Shawinigan, Québec
Associated Links
- DigiHub Shawinigan (French only)
- Open by Default pilot
- Government of Canada uses simplified procurement to award contract for digital services
Contacts (media)
Jean-Luc Ferland
Press Secretary
Office of the President of the Treasury Board
613-369-3163
Media Relations
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Telephone: 613-369-9400
Toll-free: 1-855-TBS-9-SCT (1-855-827-9728)
TTY (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired): 613-369-9371
Email: media@tbs-sct.gc.ca
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