Source: Government of Canada Date of publication: 2020-04-01 Type of resource: Government policy document Summary This resource, provided by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, presents the Policy on the…Continue readingPolicy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Public Service
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Source: Government of Nova Scotia Type of resource: Government website Summary The Government of Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Directorate provides information, resources, and support for employers and organizations in Nova Scotia…Continue readingThe Government of Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Directorate
Disabled persons have the same rights to be included in society as anybody else. Everyone should have equal opportunities and equal access. Disabled women, girls, and children are to be…Continue readingUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Date of publication: 2019 Summary This resource provided by the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) focuses on discrimination based on disability and the duty…Continue readingDiscrimination based on Disability and the Duty to Accommodate: Information for Employers
Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s webpage on “Grounds of Discrimination: Definitions and Scope of Protection” provides essential information and guidance…Continue readingOntario Human Rights Commission: Grounds of Discrimination – Definitions and Scope of Protection
Source: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is a piece of…Continue readingAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Type of resource: Article Summary “The Accessibility for Manitobans Act: How does this law impact your business?” is an article provided by the…Continue readingThe Accessibility for Manitobans Act: How does this law impact your business?
Source: Government of British Columbia Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act is legislation in British Columbia, Canada, aimed at supporting individuals with…Continue readingEmployment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Not listed Type of resource: Government publication Summary This resource provided by the Government of Canada focuses on employment equity…Continue readingEmployment Equity Act
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Bill C-81/Accessible Canada Act was introduced in the House of Commons on June 20, 2018 Type of resource: Government publication…Continue readingAccessible Canada Act