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flag Canada proposes ending free postage for accessible reading materials, risking access for blind and low-vision Canadians.

flag A proposed amendment in Canada’s federal budget bill, Bill C-15, would end free postage for accessible reading materials sent to people who are blind or have low vision, a service since 1981. flag The change, included without detailed explanation, could cost organizations like the Centre for Equitable Library Access between $500,000 and $1 million annually, threatening the sustainability of their distribution of braille books and audiobooks. flag Advocates warn the move would harm access to information, especially in remote areas, and contradict Canada’s international obligations. flag Canada Post and government officials have not commented, and the amendment remains under review in Parliament.

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