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Disability Legislation and Policy
The Government of Canada seeks to reduce barriers and increase opportunities to ensure the full participation of people with disabilities in Canadian society.
Canada has a strong legal and legislative framework that guarantees the equal rights of people with disabilities.
Human Rights
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Canadian Human Rights Act
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Employment Equity
- Employment Equity
- Employment Equity Act: Annual Report 2008
- Employment Equity Policy
- Diversity and employment equity
- Workplace Equity – Legislation and Agreements
- Employment equity in the Public Service of Canada, annual report to Parliament, 2005-2006
Duty to Accommodate
- FAQ – Duty to Accommodate
- Policy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Public Service
Public Service resources
- Common Look and Feel for the Internet 2.0 – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Communications Policy of the Government of Canada – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Real Property – Policies and Publications – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat