The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. In Canada, this apparently took a little longer. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) became law in 2005 in Ontario. As such, it’s the oldest legislation of this kind in Canada. Lynn Johnston made this joke in 1992, which may have resonated more with her Canadian audience at the time.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. In Canada, this apparently took a little longer. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) became law in 2005 in Ontario. As such, it’s the oldest legislation of this kind in Canada. Lynn Johnston made this joke in 1992, which may have resonated more with her Canadian audience at the time.