Legal Analysis of Bill C-81
Examen du projet de loi C-81, Loi visant à faire du Canada un pays exempt d’obstacles (Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité)
Du point de vue des droits des personnes handicapées
Mémoire préparé par un groupe d’avocats canadiens à la demande de l’Alliance pour une loi fédérale sur l’accessibilité
Bill C-81 Legal Review
A Legal Review of Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada from a disability rights perspective. This brief has been prepared by a group of Canadian lawyers at the request of the Federal Accessibility Legislation Alliance.
ARCH Disability Law Group's Legal Analysis of Bill C-81
The ARCH Disability Law Group report provides a legal analysis of Bill C-81, an act to ensure a barrier-free Canada. The report incorporates feedback that ARCH received from people with disabilities and disability organizations.
Recommendations for Improving Bill C-81
Recommandations de l’Alliance pour une loi fédérale sur l’accessibilité en vue de l’amélioration du projet de loi C-81, Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité
L’ALFA demande que le projet de Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité (projet de loi C-81) soit renforcé par les recommandations formulées dans ce document. Nous voulons que le projet de loi C-81 reçoive la sanction royale lors de la législature actuelle, au plus tard au printemps 2019.
ALFL position sur le projet de loi C-81: la Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité
L’Alliance pour une loi fédérale sur l’accessibilité (ALFL) veut que le projet de loi C-81 soit amélioré et devienne loi.
Bill C-81 - The Proposed Accessible Canada Act - FALA's Position
Bill C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act is the first federal legislation of its kind. We applaud the Government of Canada for its leadership in accessibility. However, before the bill becomes law, we have a number of recommendations we would like to see adopted. (See our Bill C-81 Recommended Changes document in the Toolbox section of the include-me.ca website.) This document outlines our position on Bill C-81 and high-level issues of concern. This was presented to MPs and senators in early October.
Bill C-81 Recommended Changes
Bill C-81 - the proposed Accessible Canada Act - can be strengthened by making the following recommended changes proposed by the Federal Accessibility Legislation Alliance (FALA), an alliance of 56 disability-related organizations.
Accessible Canada Act Recommendations to the Senate
Accessible Canada Act (Bill C-81) Recommendations to the Senate. Background information on each recommendation included. Recommendations developed with disability community input.
L'ALFA Bill C-81 Recommandations au Sénat
Accessible Canada Act (Bill C-81) Recommendations by the Federal Accessibility Legislation Alliance (FALA) to the Senate in French.
Ces recommandations ont été développé par l’Alliance pour une loi fédérale sur l’accessibilité
Le 22 octobre, 2018
Recommandations de l’Alliance pour une loi fédérale sur l’accessibilité en vue de la mise en œuvre de la Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité
Qui nous sommes
L’Alliance pour une loi fédérale sur l’accessibilité (ALFA) est un regroupement de 56 organisations vouées à la défense des droits des personnes handicapées visant à contribuer à l’élaboration d’une loi solide et efficace.
Accessible Canada Act Recommended Strategies for Implementation
Accessible Canada Act - implementation recommendations from 56 disability-related organizations. So, when the Act comes into force the government can be prepared.
Brief from the AODA Alliance
The AODA Alliance has finalized its brief to the Parliament of Canada on Bill C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act. This brief identifies the areas where the bill needs improvements, and makes detailed recommendations for changes. These proposed amendments fit within the framework of Bill C-81, as it is currently designed.
Recommendations Made by ARCH Disability Law Centre to Improve Bill C-81
Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to truly advance accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Canada. ARCH Disability Law Centre has developed recommendations for strengthening Bill C-81. Read their recommendations at: http://archdisabilitylaw.ca/ARCH%27s_Recommendations_on_Bill_C-81 - note this is a downloadable file.
Resources for Working with the Media
Loi C-81: Questions et Réponses
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Q. Pourquoi est-ce le projet de loi C-81 est si important?
R. Parce que ce sera la première fois que le gouvernement canadien adoptera une loi obligeant les organismes fédéraux à travers le pays à assurer l'accessibilité aux lieux de travail, aux espaces publics, à l'emploi, aux programmes, aux services et à l'information.
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Faits saillants
L’Alliance pour une loi fédérale sur l’accessibilité (ALFA) désire une loi forte et efficace pour un Canada accessible.
Key Messages
The Federal Accessible Legislation Alliance's Key Messages.
Bill C-81 Questions and Answers
Questions and answers about Bill C-81 - the proposed Accessible Canada Act.
Generating Positive Media Coverage
A useful media resource for non-profit organizations that will help in developing key point, media kits, newsworthy stories as well as help in increasing media coverage.
Understanding the proposed Accessible Canada Act (Bill C-81)
Explication en langage simple de la Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité proposée
Ce document a pour objectif d’aider le public à comprendre les éléments principaux du projet de loi C-81, la Loi visant à faire du Canada un pays exempt d’obstacles. Ce projet de loi est aussi connu sous le nom de Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité proposée. Un projet de loi est une proposition parlementaire qui a pour objectif de faire une nouvelle loi. Un projet de loi qui a été approuvé par le Parlement s’appelle une loi.
Accessible Canada Act in Plain Language
This document is meant to help people understand the main points of Bill C-81, an Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada. This bill is also known as the proposed Accessible Canada Act.
Government of Canada's Summary of Bill C-81 in American Sign Language
The Government of Canada has developed a summary of Bill C-81 in American Sing Language. Follow the link below to watch the video.
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Infographic Description of Accessible Canada Act
A picture says a thousand words... the Government of Canada has created two different infographics to help explain the proposed Accessible Canada Act. These are helpful quick references. Follow this link to check them out.
The Government of Canada’s Plain Language Version of Bill-C-81
The following document was created by the Government of Canada. This is a summary of Bill C-81 in plain language. This is an easier read than the legal version of the bill. This version gives you the main components of the bill and defines some of the language used.
Other Helpful Resources
Canada’s Proposed Federal Accessibility Legislation Summary Report
This report is a summary of recommendations for the proposed federal accessibility legislation from seven non-profit organizations.
Each of these organizations provided the government with a detailed list of recommendations formed by input from their members of their respective organizations.
On March 28, 2018, these seven organizations came together to discuss their findings and recommendations for the proposed federal accessibility legislation. The information shared, was based on feedback from 141+ partner organizations, and 5400+ respondents. This feedback was used to develop a summary report.
This summary report highlights ten of the commonly observed themes and recommendations. They are not presented in any order of priority.
These seven organization have continued to work together and now make up the Federal Accessibility Legislation Alliance (FALA) leadership team.
Discours du sénateur Munson au Senate
Projet de loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité
L’honorable Jim Munson propose que le projet de loi C-81, Loi visant à faire du Canada un pays exempt d’obstacles, soit lu pour la deuxième fois.
Senator Munson's Speech on Bill C-81 to the Senate
Hon. Jim Munson moved second reading of Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada.
He said: Honourable senators, I rise to begin debate at second reading on Bill C-81. However, before I get into the formalities of my debate, imagine as an Ottawa senator, I will now get to skate to work. Living in town, how Canadian is that, eh? And in the springtime, when the ice breaks, I’ll be able to canoe to work. I don’t know how many Canadians can do that.
Minister Qualtrough's 3rd Reading Speech - Bill C-81, An Act to Ensure a Barrier-Free Canada
Minister Qualtough delivers the following speech in the House of Commons for the third reading debate of Bill C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act.
Who is Carla Qualtrough?
The following link provides a short biography of the present Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough. Minster Qualtrough is a past paralympic athlete, a mom and she is a lawyer. She has been a minister since 2015.
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The Draft Legislation: Bill C-81 - The Accessible Canada Act (First Reading)
On June 20th 2018, Bill C-81 was tabled in the House of Commons and the draft legislation was publicly released. Bill C-81 is also known as the proposed Accessible Canada Act. The purpose of the proposed Act is to benefit all Canadians, especially people with disabilities, by identifying, removing and preventing barriers in areas that are under federal power. The following link goes to the Government of Canada's website.