Accessibility standards

Standard on Web Accessibility

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is currently reviewing the Standard on Web Accessibility. However, as part of a commitment to an accessible and barrier-free Canada, it is recommended that organizations adopt the Harmonized European Standard (EN 301 549) (PDF, 2MB) and adhere to guidance available in the Guideline on Making Information Technology Usable by All.

Targeted Engagement: draft Standard on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility

The Digital Policy Division at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking targeted input on Phase One of the Standard on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Accessibility. This webpage is where you can provide feedback to help make the Government of Canada’s ICT usable by all.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA

In alignment with the Harmonised European Standard, EN 301 549 (2018), departments, agencies and organizations are strongly encouraged to follow the latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA (2018).

What we heard report: Standard on Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (SICTA)

Between October 31 and November 30, 2022, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat - Office of the Chief Information Officer (TBS-OCIO) Digital Policy & Performance Division undertook a targeted engagement on the Standard on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility. This page details the key themes that emerged and next steps to be taken in relation to the standard.