Accessibility Act | |
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Citation | S.N.L. 2021, c. A-1.001 |
Assented to | November 4, 2021 |
Legislative history | |
Bill citation | Bill 38 |
Introduced by | John Abbott MHA, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development |
First reading | October 19, 2021 |
Second reading | October 25, 2021 |
Third reading | November 2, 2021 |
Status: Current legislation |
The Accessibility Act is an act introduced under the Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development [1] which became law on December 3, 2021. [2] One of the key elements of the act is the creation of an Accessibility Standards Advisory Board. [3] The act also creates a Disability Policy Office which works with all government departments and agencies. [4] [5]
The Bill is intended to:
The Disability Policy Office will: