Accessible transportation news

Message from the Chair for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 2024

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is marked every year on December 3rd. This day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities...
2024-12-03

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues summary of discussions about accessibility of small transportation service providers in remote, rural and northern communities

July 26, 2024 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has issued a summary of discussions related to the transport of persons with disabilities with small transportations service...
2024-07-26

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to British Airways for violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations

July 17, 2024 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency Related content Administrative monetary penalty - British Airways Plc - $75,000 - Issuance: July 17, 2024 Monetary Penalty Framework...
2024-07-17

National AccessAbility Week – Message from the Chair

May 28, 2024 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency The Canadian Transportation Agency recognizes National AccessAbility Week, which takes place May 26 to June 1, 2024, as an opportunity to highlight the fundamental human right...
2024-05-28

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to WestJet for violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations

April 10, 2024 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency Related content Administrative monetary penalty - WestJet- $55,000 - Issuance: April 5, 2024 Enforcing Compliance – enforcement actions and types...
2024-04-10

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to Air Canada for violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations

December 21 2023 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency Related content Administrative monetary penalty - Air Canada - $97,500 - Issuance: December 21, 2023 Compliance and Enforcement Policy...
2023-12-21

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to Air Canada for violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations

December 13, 2023 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency Related content Administrative monetary penalty - Air Canada - $52,500 - Issuance: December 12, 2023 Enforcing Compliance – enforcement...
2023-12-13

Message from the Chair for International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 2023

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is marked every year on December 3rd, to promote the integration and access to economic, social and political life of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme, Beyond the stigma:...
2023-12-01

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to Air Canada for violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations

November 9, 2023 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency Related content Administrative monetary penalty - Air Canada - $110,000 - Issuance: November 9, 2023 Enforcing Compliance – enforcement actions...
2023-11-09

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to Air Canada for contravention of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations

August 16, 2023 – Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency Related content Enforcing Compliance – enforcement actions and types of violations Compliance and Enforcement Policy The Canadian...
2023-08-16