Accessible Canada Act (federal)
If you are federally regulated, the Accessible Canada Act requires a published accessibility plan, a feedback process, and progress reports on a fixed cycle. It applies to banks, airlines, railways, telecoms and broadcasters, plus the federal public service, regardless of how small the organisation is.
What the rule requires
Web pages + accessibility statement due 5 Dec 2027.
Who it catches
Federally regulated employers - banks, airlines, telecoms, and interprovincial carriers.
How to check whether you comply
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Questions people ask
What does the Accessible Canada Act require my business to do?
If you are federally regulated, the Accessible Canada Act requires a published accessibility plan, a feedback process, and progress reports on a fixed cycle. It applies to banks, airlines, railways, telecoms and broadcasters, plus the federal public service, regardless of how small the organisation is.
Who does Accessible Canada Act (federal) apply to?
Federally regulated employers - banks, airlines, telecoms, and interprovincial carriers.
How do I check whether we comply with Accessible Canada Act (federal)?
WCAG 2.1 AA scan (EN 301 549), plus confirm your accessibility plan, feedback process and progress report are actually published on your site. You can also run our free website check, which tests 25 technical items in about twenty seconds, or book a review if this rule needs a documented answer.
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