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Canada

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.):
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Accessible Standards Canada
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:
- Directive on Service and Digital

This is an unpublished draft preview that might include content that is not yet approved. The published website is at w3.org/WAI/.