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The Accessible Canada Act Promises a Barrier-Free Canada for People with Disabilities. Will it Deliver?Barrier Free Canada Logo. Image of a light blue maple leaf with a white diagonal section of the leaf missing, giving the appearance of a circle with a line through it that bans what is on the inside. This maple leaf is intended to ban inaccessibility. To the right of the light blue maple leaf are the words, 'Barrier Free Canada' and 'Sans Barriere Canada'. Welcome to Barrier Free Canada.

The Accessible Canada Act Promises a Barrier-Free Canada for People with Disabilities. Will it Deliver?

Published December 1, 2020 by bfcanada

December 3rd marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day when we commit to creating a more inclusive and accessible society for people of all abilities.…

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Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Mandate Letter – Office of the Prime MinisterPhotograph of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Mandate Letter – Office of the Prime Minister

Published December 15, 2019 by bfcanada

Dear Ms. Qualtrough: Thank you for agreeing to serve Canadians as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. On Election Day, Canadians chose to…

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Moving Forward Together Speech from the Throne to Open the First Session of the Forty-Third Parliament of CanadaA Canadian flag turns into a flock of birds while being planted by a man on a hill during sunrise.

Moving Forward Together Speech from the Throne to Open the First Session of the Forty-Third Parliament of Canada

Published December 10, 2019 by bfcanada

Honourable Senators, Members of the House of Commons, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to address this first session of Canada’s 43rd Parliament. I…

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Open Letter to the Attorney General. Advocates Call for Disability-Rights Based Appeal of the Quebec Superior Court’s Decision in Truchon & GladuCanadian Flag.

Open Letter to the Attorney General. Advocates Call for Disability-Rights Based Appeal of the Quebec Superior Court’s Decision in Truchon & Gladu

Published October 11, 2019 by bfcanada

To: Hon. David Lametti, MP. Attorney General Cc: Right Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Hon. Carla Qualtrough, MP.…

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Canadian Transportation Agency Launches a New Confidential Toll-Free Accessibility Help Line at +1 (844) 943-0273Image. Canadian Transportation Agency logo. A maple leaf to the right appears to have the pattern of a mechenical gear within it. To the left are the words Canadian Transportation Agency.

Canadian Transportation Agency Launches a New Confidential Toll-Free Accessibility Help Line at +1 (844) 943-0273

Published August 25, 2019 by bfcanada

The disability community and persons with disabilities now have new tools available to help them exercise their right to an accessible transportation network. In support…

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Ottawa Expands Air Passenger Rights as Airlines Push Back Bumped Travellers to get up to $2,400, Those with Lost or Damaged Luggage up to $2,100Image. An Air Canada airliner sits on the tarmac with a bright red maple leaf emblazoned on its tail.

Ottawa Expands Air Passenger Rights as Airlines Push Back Bumped Travellers to get up to $2,400, Those with Lost or Damaged Luggage up to $2,100

Published July 19, 2019 by bfcanada

Christopher Reynolds The Canadian Press The Toronto Star July 16, 2019 MONTREAL – Transport Minister Marc Garneau said he was “surprised” and “disappointed” by legal…

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Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities Regulations Have Been Published in the Canada Gazette, Part IICanada Gazette Logo. The text 'Canada' displays a small Canadian flag above the last letter of the word.

Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities Regulations Have Been Published in the Canada Gazette, Part II

Published July 14, 2019 by bfcanada

The proposed regulations can be found at the following link: Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations: SOR/2019-244 Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 153, Number…

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