Following the lead of the federal and Ontario governments,
British Columbia and Manitoba have introduced expanded
accessibility requirements for organizations operating in those
provinces. While human rights legislation in these jurisdictions
already prohibit discrimination in employment and services on the
basis of disability, accessibility requirements go further by
reducing barriers to access and promoting equal participation with
respect to public services and employment for individuals with
disabilities.
British Columbia
B.C. Regulation
Previously, the Accessible British Columbia
Act (B.C. Act) placed limited obligations on
organizations to address accessibility issues. However, on April
14, 2022, the provincial government filed the Accessible
British Columbia Regulation (B.C. Regulation), which
provides much needed clarity by prescribing which types of
organizations will be subject to accessibility requirements under
the B.C. Act. This list includes
