Accessibility Standards Canada

Accessibility Standards CanadaCanada News Centre2026-06-01T10:24:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgCanada launches new standard for accessible service deliveryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2026/06/canada-launches-new-standard-for-accessible-service-delivery.html

Canada launches new standard for accessible service delivery.

Accessibility Standards Canada2026-06-01T11:00:31-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada included on the Forbes Accessibility 200 listhttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2026/05/accessibility-standards-canada-included-on-the-forbes-accessibility-200-list.html

Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) has been included on the Forbes Accessibility 200 list.

Accessibility Standards Canada2026-05-20T10:15:45-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada and New Brunswick join forces on accessibility standards developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2026/02/accessibility-standards-canada-and-new-brunswick-join-forces-on-accessibility-standards-development.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Accessibility Standards Canada2026-02-04T09:30:00-05:00Canada releases world’s first standard on accessible and equitable AIhttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2025/12/canada-releases-worlds-first-standard-on-accessible-and-equitable-ai.html

Accessibility Standards Canada announced today the publication of the CAN-ASC-6.2 – Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence Systems standard. This equity-based standard is the first National Standard of Canada focused specifically on accessible artificial intelligence (AI).

Accessibility Standards Canada2025-12-03T10:00:00-05:00Accessibility Standards Canada publishes Canada’s first Plain Language Standardhttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2025/10/accessibility-standards-canada-publishes-canadas-first-plain-language-standard.html

Accessibility Standards Canada is pleased to announce the publication of the CAN-ASC-3.1:2025 Plain Language standard. This equity-based standard is the first National Standard of Canada on plain language.

Accessibility Standards Canada2025-10-13T10:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada releases new standard to help build adaptable homes that work for everyonehttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2025/05/accessibility-standards-canada-releases-new-standard-to-help-build-adaptable-homes-that-work-for-everyone.html

Accessibility Standards Canada is pleased to announce today the publication of the CAN/ASC-2.8:2025 – Accessible-Ready Housing standard. This new equity-based standard intends to help ensure homes are designed for adaptability, and ready to be accessible.

Accessibility Standards Canada2025-05-29T11:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada publishes revised standard on accessible employmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2025/05/accessibility-standards-canada-publishes-revised-standard-on-accessible-employment.html

Accessibility Standards Canada is pleased to announce today the publication of the revised CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 (REV-2025)-Employment standard.

Accessibility Standards Canada2025-05-29T11:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada publishes landmark standard on accessible employmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2024/12/accessibility-standards-canada-publishes-landmark-standard-on-accessible-employment.html

Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) is pleased to announce today the release of the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard. This equity-based standard on accessibility has been officially approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

Accessibility Standards Canada2024-12-03T10:00:00-05:00Accessibility Standards Canada and Alberta enhance collaboration on accessibility standards developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2024/06/accessibility-standards-canada-and-alberta-enhance-collaboration-on-accessibility-standards-development.html

Today, Accessibility Standards Canada and the Government of Alberta announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Accessibility Standards Canada2024-06-10T15:36:48-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada adopts the globally recognized accessibility standard for ICT products and serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2024/05/accessibility-standards-canada-adopts-the-globally-recognized-accessibility-standard-for-ict-products-and-services.html

Accessibility Standard Canada (ASC) announced today that it has officially adopted the European standard EN 301 549:2021 Accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). ASC is also releasing it as a National Standard of Canada under the code CAN/ASC - EN 301 549:2024.

Accessibility Standards Canada2024-05-31T10:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada and Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice connect to pave way toward a barrier-free Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2024/05/accessibility-standards-canada-and-nova-scotias-department-of-justice-connect-to-pave-way-toward-a-barrier-free-canada.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice connect to pave way toward a barrier-free Canada.

Accessibility Standards Canada2024-05-17T09:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada selected as a National Capital Region's Top Employer for 2024https://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2024/02/accessibility-standards-canada-selected-as-a-national-capital-regions-top-employer-for-2024.html

Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to its commitment to continuously improving as an employer and creating the conditions to offer employees one of the most exceptional and accessible places to work.

Accessibility Standards Canada2024-02-06T11:36:44-05:00Accessibility Standards Canada and ULSE collaborate on accessibility standards research and developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2023/12/accessibility-standards-canada-and-ulse-collaborate-on-accessibility-standards-research-and-development.html

Today, Accessibility Standards Canada and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). It aims to improve the coordination between both organizations and help influence accessibility standards across Canada and the United States of America.

Accessibility Standards Canada2023-12-19T10:30:00-05:00Accessibility Standards Canada and Manitoba take action for a barrier-free Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2023/05/accessibility-standards-canada-and-manitoba-take-action-for-a-barrier-free-canada.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and the Manitoba Department of Families have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement will improve efforts, coordination, and the sharing of resources dedicated to creating a Canada without barriers.

Accessibility Standards Canada2023-05-24T14:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group collaborate to publish three new accessibility standardshttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2023/02/accessibility-standards-canada-and-csa-group-collaborate-to-publish-three-new-accessibility-standards.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group have collaborated to publish three new accessibility standards. Publication of these standards is another step towards contributing to a more inclusive and barrier-free Canada.

Accessibility Standards Canada2023-02-16T09:32:20-05:00Accessibility Standards Canada and the Government of Ontario moving toward a barrier-free Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2022/11/accessibility-standards-canada-and-the-government-of-ontario-moving-toward-a-barrier-free-canada.html

Accessibility Standards Canada has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Government of Ontario. The agreements will improve efforts and coordination, and facilitate sharing of resources dedicated to creating a Canada without barriers.

Accessibility Standards Canada2022-11-15T10:00:00-05:00Accessibility Standards Canada hosts second annual public meeting: Building Momentum for a barrier-free Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2022/09/accessibility-standards-canada-hosts-second-annual-public-meeting-building-momentum-for-a-barrier-free-canada.html

Collaboration with people with disabilities and other stakeholders is at the heart of Accessibility Standards Canada’s mandate. Today, the organization hosted its second annual public meeting online.

Accessibility Standards Canada2022-09-20T16:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Saskatchewan to coordinate accessibility standards developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2022/08/accessibility-standards-canada-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-the-government-of-saskatchewan-to-coordinate-accessibility-standards-development.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on developing accessibility standards. The MOU will aid the development, revision, maintenance, and implementation of accessibility standards for the province and across Canada. This contributes to a seamless and inclusive experience across Canada and in Saskatchewan for persons with disabilities.

Accessibility Standards Canada2022-08-11T11:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada and the Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing collaborate on accessible building codes and standardshttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2022/05/accessibility-standards-canada-and-the-ministry-of-attorney-general-and-responsible-for-housing-collaborate-on-accessible-building-codes-and-standards.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General and Responsible for Housing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to optimize efforts and resources dedicated to creating a barrier-free Canada. This MOU acknowledges a formal agreement to share information and harmonize accessibility standards related to building codes wherever possible.

Accessibility Standards Canada2022-06-28T13:00:00-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada and the International Code Council sign agreement to increase accessibility in Canadian and American public buildingshttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2022/05/accessibility-standards-canada-and-the-international-code-council-sign-agreement-to-increase-accessibility-in-canadian-and-american-public-buildings.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and the International Code Council signed an agreement today that will facilitate the sharing of best practices and information related to building accessibility. This collaboration aims to improve and coordinate accessibility requirements in building codes and standards between Canada and the United States.

Accessibility Standards Canada2022-05-19T10:58:38-04:00Accessibility Standards Canada receives accreditation, solidifies position as leader in standards developmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2022/01/accessibility-standards-canada-receives-accreditation-solidifies-position-as-leader-in-standards-development.html

In the last two years, Accessibility Standards Canada emerged as an important player for accessibility to Canadians with disabilities. Recently, the organization signed the accreditation agreement from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), which recognizes Accessibility Standards Canada as a standards development organization.

Accessibility Standards Canada2022-01-28T16:01:33-05:00Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group Collaborate on Three New Standardshttps://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2021/11/accessibility-standards-canada-and-csa-group-collaborate-on-three-new-standards0.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and CSA Group are proud to announce that they are collaborating on the development of three accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards Canada2021-11-30T11:39:51-05:00