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What we heard report: Standard on Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (SICTA)

Between October 31 and November 30, 2022, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - Office of the Chief Information Officer (TBS-OCIO) Digital Policy & Performance Division undertook a targeted engagement on the Standard on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility. This page details the key themes that emerged and next steps to be taken in relation to the standard.

March 2023

Purpose

Between October 31 and November 30, 2022, the TBS-OCIO Digital Policy & Performance Division undertook a targeted engagement on the Standard on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility.

The following provides a summary of the key themes and points of feedback from the engagement, as well as steps taken by TBS to address them.

Participant feedback has been instrumental in the further development of the standard, and this page represents an opportunity to share some of it with our industry partners and the GC community.

Context

The Standard on ICT Accessibility will come into effect under the Policy on Service and Digital in Summer 2023, replacing the Standard on Web Accessibility

Purpose of the Standard

The purpose of the Standard on ICT Accessibility is to identify, remove and prevent ICT accessibility barriers across the GC and support the third pillar in the accessibility strategy for the Public Service of Canada to make ICT usable by all.

Consultation Engagement Summary

Themes from Commentary Include:

Theme 1: Simplify the effective date and deadline for compliance

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Theme 2: Official Language requirements

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Theme 3: Supporting guidance is essential for departments to understand and implement the standard requirements

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Theme 4: Accessibility as an ongoing commitment for the GC

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Next Steps

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