Advocates welcome accessibility bill, but some worry regulations timeline pushes benefits too far away

The regulatory process for Bill C-81, which could take up to four years, will make sure there’s adequate consultation, says Persons with Disabilities Minister Kirsty Duncan.

Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Kirsty Duncan says the 'teeth' of Bill C-81 is in the creation of new agencies focused on accessibility issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY EMILY HAWS

July 4, 2018

Disability advocates are applauding the government’s new accessibility legislation, but some are concerned the timelines that come with the bill's regulatory regime could delay potential benefits from being realized for up to four years. Others, meanwhile, s...

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