Understanding the Accessible Canada Act, Canadian Human Rights Act, and provincial accessibility legislation.

Canadian Disability Employment Law

Federal Framework

Applies to federally regulated employers

Prohibits discrimination based on disability

Requires accommodation to point of undue hardship

Creates a barrier-free Canada by 2040 through:

Proactive accessibility requirements

Accessibility standards development

Compliance and enforcement mechanisms

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act sets standards for:

Customer service

Information and communications

Employment

Transportation

Built environment

BC Human Rights Code

Accessible BC Act (2021)

Developing provincial accessibility standards

The Supreme Court established the duty to accommodate:

Employer must accommodate up to undue hardship