Accessibility Standards Canada and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement strengthens how both governments collaborate to advance accessibility standards. It supports a more inclusive New Brunswick and contributes to a more consistent accessibility experience across Canada.
The MOU encourages both parties to build on their respective accessibility priorities while coordinating further in areas of mutual interest. It establishes a framework for collaboration. This makes it easier to:
- share research,
- learn from each other's work, and
- identify where their standards can align or reinforce one another.
Sharing accessibility information and expertise means stronger, better-informed standards that reflect the true needs and experiences of people with disabilities in Canada.
How this benefits Canadians
Working together helps both governments reduce duplication, make better use of public resources, and invest more efficiently in accessibility solutions. Most importantly, collaborating on common principles across Canada carries benefits for all Canadians:
- It makes sure that standards are designed to remove barriers, regardless of jurisdiction.
- It reduces the potential for differing accessibility standards, ensuring a seamless and inclusive accessibility experience across Canada.
- It promotes equity and consistency of accessibility for people with disabilities as they live, work, and travel in Canada.
Greater consistency in accessibility standards will lead to fewer barriers. This work directly supports the shared goal of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada: a barrier-free country by 2040.
