AMI Launches Podcast to Track Canada's 2040 Barrier-Free Deadline
Event summary
- AMI debuts 'Access in Progress' podcast on October 6, 2026, focusing on Canada's 2040 barrier-free goal.
- Co-hosts Marco Pasqua and Bean Gill, along with contributor John Loeppky, will dissect the Accessible Canada Act.
- First three episodes cover current Act progress, disability rights, and Air Canada's class-action lawsuit.
- Podcast airs Tuesday to Friday at 3 p.m. Eastern on AMI-audio and YouTube.
The big picture
AMI's podcast launch comes as Canada's 2040 barrier-free deadline approaches, with the Accessible Canada Act serving as the legislative backbone. The initiative reflects growing corporate and public interest in disability inclusion, though progress remains uneven across sectors. AMI positions itself as a thought leader in accessibility media, potentially influencing both policy and corporate behavior.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether AMI's podcast can drive meaningful public awareness of the Accessible Canada Act's requirements.
- Legal Developments
- How the Air Canada class-action lawsuit may influence corporate accessibility standards.
- Public Engagement
- The pace at which mainstream audiences adopt accessibility discussions beyond policy documents.