[3] Carla Qualtrough presented Bill C-81 for its final reading on June 21, 2019, where it received Royal Assent.
It is the first national Canadian legislation on accessibility that affects all government departments and federally-regulated agencies.
If the complaint is substantiated, they have the power to order the appropriate corrective measures and pay compensation to the complainant.
Perhaps the most immediate will be the five-year commitment for the public sector to hire a thousand employees per year who identify as people with disabilities.
The details of this strategy and "Accessibility Hub" will be developed and released to the public within one year of the passage of the legislation.
This is part of an effort to change the public sector's culture, and celebrate Canadians with disabilities.
Upcoming dates for this event: On April 1, 2020, the Policy on Service and Digital came into effect in the Government of Canada.