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By Adam Gorley | 5 Minutes Read February 20, 2014

New accessible buildings standards take effect in 2015

Since the passage of the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act in 2005, Ontario has been steadily advancing its accessibility project with new and amended standards and regulations. The goal is an “accessible Ontario” by 2025, supporting all Ontarians in accessing goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises. Two new regulations addressing the built environment will come into force in 2015.

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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read January 10, 2013

Public Consultation on Building Code Accessibility Requirements

The government, through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, is holding a two-month public consultation to develop updated accessibility requirements for the Building Code.

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