Canada

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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

Manitoba

Accessibility for Manitobans Act

Official law/policy page

English: Accessibility for Manitobans Act

Details

Date enacted: 2017
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Accessibility Directorate
Type: Recommended policy
Scope:
Web only: No
WCAG Version Used: None
Relevant Standard:
- Customer Service Standard Regulation
  - French: Règlement sur les normes de service à la clientèle (français)

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11

Official law/policy page

English: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11

Details

Date enacted: 2005
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Accessibility Directorate of Ontario
Type: Accessibility law
Scope: Most organizations in province
Web only: Yes
WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.0,
Relevant Standard:
- O. Reg. 191/11: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
  Integrated accessibility standards -- includes online and real-world accessibility requirements
Relevant Documents:
- How to make websites accessible
  Guidance document

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