Request for Information (RFI) on Accessible Digital Technologies including Artificial Intelligence Systems
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ESDC is seeking information—not bids or proposals—from vendors and suppliers of digital technologies, including software, hardware, and artificial intelligence systems. The purpose is to understand current accessibility capabilities and practices, relevant standards, product-lifecycle approaches, implementation barriers, and organizational readiness for possible future accessibility requirements under the Accessible Canada Act. This RFI appears potentially relevant to Canadian technology companies, accessibility specialists, AI developers, hardware or software suppliers, and organizations with experience implementing or assessing accessible digital products. Responding may give the department market information, but this notice does not appear to be a commitment to purchase goods or services. The RFI is open and is scheduled to close on January 29, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. The stated location is Canada, including the National Capital Region and Gatineau, Quebec. Before taking part, review the official RFI document for response instructions, submission requirements, applicable definitions, and any amendments.Official document: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/111789/100032851_rfi.pdf. Details should be verified against the official notice before submitting a response.
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- This appears to be a Request for Information (RFI), intended to gather information rather than solicit a contract award or purchase proposal.
- Responses appear to be sought from digital technology vendors and suppliers concerning accessibility-related capabilities, practices, implementation challenges, and readiness involving software, hardware, and artificial intelligence systems.
- Potential response topics include current accessibility capabilities, policies, and practices for software, hardware, and AI systems.
- Potential response topics include conformance with relevant accessibility standards and specifications for software, hardware, and AI systems.
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To support the development of the next phase of regulations, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is launching this RFI to gather information from digital technology vendors and suppliers on their current accessibility-related capabilities, practices, implementation challenges, and readiness with respect to artificial intelligence (AI) systems, software, and hardware. The RFI seeks information on: • Current accessibility capabilities, policies, and practices relating to software, hardware, and AI systems; • Conformance with relevant accessibility standards and specifications for software, hardware, and AI systems; • Approaches to incorporating accessibility throughout the product lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and procurement; • Barriers, implementation challenges, and considerations associated with achieving accessibility; and, • Organizational readiness to meet potential future accessibility requirements. The information collected through this process will help inform the development of the next phase of Digital Technologies Accessibility Regulations under the ACA.
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