Federal roles and responsibilities under the Accessible Canada Act
Federal roles and responsibilities under the Accessible Canada Act
Learn about the organizations that oversee and implement the Accessible Canada Act (ACA).
Services and information
Accessibility Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Ensures organizations are respecting the ACA and the Regulations
Chief Accessibility Officer
Reports on progress made under the ACA and on new and systemic accessibility issues
Accessibility Standards Canada
Develops accessibility standards and guidance to support implementation of the ACA across priority areas
Canadian Transportation Agency
Regulates the federal transportation network, including disputes and complaints about accessibility
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Regulates broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada, including accessibility and complaints regarding radio, TV, phone and Internet
Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board
Addresses accessibility complaints for most federal public servants and employees of Parliament