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Learn more about the organizations, projects, and people working on accessibility within the Government of Canada.

Accessibility Standards Canada

Accessibility Standards Canada’s role is to:

  • create accessibility standards for federally-regulated organizations,
  • advance accessibility research, and
  • share best practices related to accessibility.

As an accredited standards development organization, their standards are recognized as national standards of Canada. Their work also opens doors so that Canada can be a global leader on matters related to accessibility.

Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)

The Canada School of Public Service leads the government's enterprise-wide approach to learning by providing a common, standardized curriculum that supports public servants through key career transitions, ensuring that they are equipped to serve Canadians with excellence. Multiple teams at the School support accessibility with the goal of creating a barrier free learning environment for its learners.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians. We do this by promoting a labour force that is highly skilled. We also promote an efficient and inclusive labour market. ESDC has multiple teams working in digital accessibility with the goal of creating a barrier free environment for Canadians and employees!

Statistics Canada (StatCan)

Statistics Canada, in collaboration with partners from Employment and Social Development Canada, will continue to develop and release products to better understand the accessibility experiences of Canadians. The Accessibility Data Hub provides a centralized location of topics related to accessibility and disability through data tables, articles, infographics and interactive data visualization tools.

Other participating departments

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
  • Department of Finance Canada (FIN)
  • Health Canada (HC)
  • Public Safety Canada (PS)
  • Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
  • Shared Services Canada (SSC)
  • Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
  • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
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