Accessibility

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B.C. Invites Input on New Accessibility Standards

B.C. will release draft recommendations for Accessible Service Delivery and Employment Accessibility standards in May 2024. This follows the passage of the Accessible British Columbia Act&nb...Learn More

RCC and Manitoba’s Families Minister Collaborate on Accessibility Initiatives

In its role on the Manitoba Accessibility Advisory Council, RCC discussed key accessibility regulations with Hon. Nahanni Fontaine, Manitoba’s Minister of Families last week. The meeting centered on...Learn More

Nova Scotia’s consultation on Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment & the Nova Scotia Building Code

Following extensive consultations, the Nova Scotia government is currently seeking feedback on its Phase 2 proposal for an accessibility standard for the built environment (eg: more detailed and techn...Learn More

Saskatchewan to establish accessibility requirements

The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Accessible Saskatchewan Act that, when passed, will establish accessibility standards and regulations for the buildings and spaces, information and co...Learn More

New Mental Health Guidebook helps retail businesses to better understand workplace mental health and how it can impact their customers and business success

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to announce the launch of their new Mental Health in Retail Guidebook, made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Government’s Ministry f...Learn More

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act: RCC seeking member input

Ontario is undertaking its fourth review of Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). The overall goal of the review is to gain a holistic view of the effectiveness of the Ac...Learn More

WorksafeNB reduces average employer rates for 2023

Due to strong investment returns and the lowest injury frequency rate in thirteen years, WorksafeNB announced that the average employer assessment rate for 2023 will be reduced by 22%, to $1.31 per $1...Learn More

Manitoba accessibility council meets with minister

The RCC-chaired Manitoba Accessibility Advisory Council met with the province’s Minister of Families, the Hon. Rochelle Squires last week for a comprehensive discussion regarding the three accessibi...Learn More

Pandemic-accelerated retail accessibility barriers addressed in new guidebook: Accessibility Amid a Changing Retail Landscape

Increase in digitization of retail has also increased accessibility challenges for those with disabilities. TORONTO – August 24, 2022 Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to announce the launch...Learn More

Enabling Change: Part Two: Guide to Building Mental Health into Retail Operations

This session outlines the findings of the roundtable and the key elements of the Building Mental Health into Retail and Hospitality: A Simple Guide....Learn More

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