Canada Sets New Digital Accessibility Deadlines Under the Accessible Canada Act

Canada is moving toward a new phase of Accessible Canada Act enforcement covering websites, mobile applications, and digital documents. Deque highlights deadlines beginning December 5, 2027, for federal public-sector organizations and extending to certain businesses in 2028, depending on organization size and requirements. The rules use CAN/ASC-EN 301 549, with WCAG 2.1 Level AA applying to web content. Organizations will need accessibility assessments, staff training, procurement processes, and public accessibility statements. The guidance emphasizes that compliance requires preparation well before the deadlines, including documented testing and gap analysis. The new requirements are expected to increase scrutiny of how organizations manage and demonstrate digital accessibility.

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