Canada: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission introduced changes under Broadcasting Act to improve accessibility of television and online programming for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted

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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission introduced changes under Broadcasting Act to improve accessibility of television and online programming for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted

On 17 December 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) introduced changes under the Broadcasting Act to improve accessibility of television and online programming for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-10-16
in consultation

On 16 October 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) opened a…

2025-12-15
processing consultation

On 15 December 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closes …

2025-12-17
adopted

On 17 December 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) introdu…