{"id":1350,"date":"2025-07-07T13:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/?post_type=fiche&#038;p=1350"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:55:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T18:55:54","slug":"built-environment","status":"publish","type":"fiche","link":"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/built-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Built environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-white-background-color\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n            <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_59_24)\">\r\n                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M371 105.931C400.271 105.931 424 82.2176 424 52.9655C424 23.7135 400.271 0 371 0C341.729 0 318 23.7135 318 52.9655C318 82.2176 341.729 105.931 371 105.931ZM278.25 59.5862C278.25 85.1818 257.487 105.931 231.875 105.931C206.263 105.931 185.5 85.1818 185.5 59.5862C185.5 33.9907 206.263 13.2414 231.875 13.2414C257.487 13.2414 278.25 33.9907 278.25 59.5862ZM112.625 92.6906C130.919 92.6906 145.75 77.8696 145.75 59.5871C145.75 41.3046 130.919 26.4837 112.625 26.4837C94.3306 26.4837 79.5 41.3046 79.5 59.5871C79.5 77.8696 94.3306 92.6906 112.625 92.6906ZM19.875 79.4478C30.8517 79.4478 39.75 70.5552 39.75 59.5857C39.75 48.6162 30.8517 39.7236 19.875 39.7236C8.89834 39.7236 0 48.6162 0 59.5857C0 70.5552 8.89834 79.4478 19.875 79.4478ZM39.75 192C39.75 202.97 30.8517 211.862 19.875 211.862C8.89834 211.862 0 202.97 0 192C0 181.03 8.89834 172.138 19.875 172.138C30.8517 172.138 39.75 181.03 39.75 192ZM112.625 225.103C130.919 225.103 145.75 210.283 145.75 192C145.75 173.717 130.919 158.897 112.625 158.897C94.3306 158.897 79.5 173.717 79.5 192C79.5 210.283 94.3306 225.103 112.625 225.103ZM278.25 191.999C278.25 217.595 257.487 238.344 231.875 238.344C206.263 238.344 185.5 217.595 185.5 191.999C185.5 166.404 206.263 145.655 231.875 145.655C257.487 145.655 278.25 166.404 278.25 191.999ZM371 238.346C400.271 238.346 424 214.632 424 185.38C424 156.128 400.271 132.415 371 132.415C341.729 132.415 318 156.128 318 185.38C318 214.632 341.729 238.346 371 238.346ZM39.75 337.655C39.75 348.625 30.8517 357.517 19.875 357.517C8.89834 357.517 0 348.625 0 337.655C0 326.686 8.89834 317.793 19.875 317.793C30.8517 317.793 39.75 326.686 39.75 337.655ZM112.625 370.758C130.919 370.758 145.75 355.937 145.75 337.654C145.75 319.372 130.919 304.551 112.625 304.551C94.3306 304.551 79.5 319.372 79.5 337.654C79.5 355.937 94.3306 370.758 112.625 370.758ZM278.25 337.656C278.25 363.251 257.487 384.001 231.875 384.001C206.263 384.001 185.5 363.251 185.5 337.656C185.5 312.06 206.263 291.311 231.875 291.311C257.487 291.311 278.25 312.06 278.25 337.656ZM371 384C400.271 384 424 360.287 424 331.034C424 301.782 400.271 278.069 371 278.069C341.729 278.069 318 301.782 318 331.034C318 360.287 341.729 384 371 384Z\" fill=\"#008FFF\"\/>\r\n            <\/g>\r\n            <defs>\r\n                <clipPath id=\"clip0_59_24\">\r\n                    <rect width=\"233\" height=\"384\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n                <\/clipPath>\r\n            <\/defs>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <!--\r\n       <div class=\"contrainer-title\">\r\n           <h2><\/h2>\r\n       <\/div>\r\n       -->        <div class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an accessible and inclusive built environment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An accessible and inclusive built environment is a place where everyone, regardless of their capacities, abilities or age, can participate in the activities offered and enjoy the experience equally and simultaneously with other users. It is a space where the barriers encountered by persons with disabilities are removed thanks to facilities that benefit all users. When it is no longer possible to meet all needs through the inclusiveness of the layout, additional adaptations are put in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, environments are designed, constructed, renovated and maintained in such a way that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The site is organized to integrate the building harmoniously into its immediate environment (orientation, topography, location).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The site allows for safe and easy movement of different modes of travel, connecting the various functions of the site to each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The architectural concept promotes the legibility of spaces and simplifies paths using clear, legible and straightforward signage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All entrances to the building are accessible and on the same level with a visual link to the outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horizontal circulation provides access to all rooms and services on the same floor area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertical circulation allows access to all levels of the building and its outdoor spaces, with an elevator as a priority solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The safety of everyone is ensured in the event of an emergency requiring rapid evacuation or shelter (alarms visible to all, accessible exits, refuge areas at each level served by an elevator).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universal washroom facilities are available on each floor and in each sanitary block of the building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture and equipment, both inside and outside, are easy to use for everyone (quantity, layout and adapted features).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finishes and lighting contribute to a simple and enjoyable use of the building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-white-background-color\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" 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112.625 370.758ZM278.25 337.656C278.25 363.251 257.487 384.001 231.875 384.001C206.263 384.001 185.5 363.251 185.5 337.656C185.5 312.06 206.263 291.311 231.875 291.311C257.487 291.311 278.25 312.06 278.25 337.656ZM371 384C400.271 384 424 360.287 424 331.034C424 301.782 400.271 278.069 371 278.069C341.729 278.069 318 301.782 318 331.034C318 360.287 341.729 384 371 384Z\" fill=\"#008FFF\"\/>\r\n            <\/g>\r\n            <defs>\r\n                <clipPath id=\"clip0_59_24\">\r\n                    <rect width=\"233\" height=\"384\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n                <\/clipPath>\r\n            <\/defs>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <!--\r\n       <div class=\"contrainer-title\">\r\n           <h2><\/h2>\r\n       <\/div>\r\n       -->        <div class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Truly high-performance accessible and inclusive buildings remain rare, and those that exist are mostly new builds. This is due to a variety of factors: most buildings were built in the 1970s, while the first accessibility requirements in construction regulations date from 1976. In addition, depending on their size and use, some new buildings are still exempt from any regulatory requirements regarding accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s regulatory environment leads to disparities in accessibility requirements between newly built or renovated buildings, depending on their size and use. Large buildings are subject to uniform requirements across Qu\u00e9bec, while smaller buildings fall under variable conditions defined by more than 1,000 municipalities. One <a href=\"https:\/\/numerique.banq.qc.ca\/patrimoine\/details\/52327\/4786861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent study<\/a> of the Office des personnes handicap\u00e9es du Qu\u00e9bec reveals that 94% of Qu\u00e9bec municipalities do not have minimum accessibility requirements for small buildings built on their territory. This study also demonstrated the inaccessibility of existing small buildings. In particular, the assessment of a representative sample goods and services buildings in three regions of Qu\u00e9bec showed that none met the 57 minimum accessibility requirements currently imposed on larger buildings, thereby disproving the idea of market self-regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building new accessible and inclusive buildings is relatively simple and does not generate any additional costs, as the necessary knowledge, products and materials are widely available. However, not all property owners, contractors and development professionals are willing to exceed the minimum regulatory requirements for accessibility. Municipalities with a population of 15,000 or more tend to rank better in terms of accessibility of their buildings. This is probably due to their proximity to citizens and their obligation to produce an action plan for the integration of persons with disabilities. The federal government also stands out favourably, particularly since the adoption of the <em>Accessible Canada Act<\/em>, while private sector and provincial government initiatives show varying degrees of adherence to the principles of accessibility and inclusiveness in the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making existing buildings more accessible and inclusive is a daunting challenge, often requiring significant renovations or alterations. The need to upgrade certain building components frequently serves as a trigger to improve the accessibility of a site, thus enabling a gradual transformation of the existing real estate stock. The maintenance deficit in Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s publicly owned real estate presents both an opportunity and a challenge, given the investments required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that executing an optimal development project involves making trade-offs between different objectives. The objective of universal accessibility may end up competing with heritage preservation and enhancement, ecological transition, resilience to climate change, active design and other concepts. If there is no one in the design teams advocating for functionality for all users, the initial goal of universal accessibility may be forgotten during the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, planning, designing and carrying out the construction or renovation of a building is a complex process involving multiple steps and multiple stakeholders. This process often spans several years or more than a decade for large projects. Creating an accessible and inclusive building stock is therefore a long-term project, whereas users face daily challenges and hope for immediate improvements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-green-light-background-color has-text-color has-black-color wp-elements-6e5dd736c861c3678916730e2acaa2e1\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n            <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_59_24)\">\r\n                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M371 105.931C400.271 105.931 424 82.2176 424 52.9655C424 23.7135 400.271 0 371 0C341.729 0 318 23.7135 318 52.9655C318 82.2176 341.729 105.931 371 105.931ZM278.25 59.5862C278.25 85.1818 257.487 105.931 231.875 105.931C206.263 105.931 185.5 85.1818 185.5 59.5862C185.5 33.9907 206.263 13.2414 231.875 13.2414C257.487 13.2414 278.25 33.9907 278.25 59.5862ZM112.625 92.6906C130.919 92.6906 145.75 77.8696 145.75 59.5871C145.75 41.3046 130.919 26.4837 112.625 26.4837C94.3306 26.4837 79.5 41.3046 79.5 59.5871C79.5 77.8696 94.3306 92.6906 112.625 92.6906ZM19.875 79.4478C30.8517 79.4478 39.75 70.5552 39.75 59.5857C39.75 48.6162 30.8517 39.7236 19.875 39.7236C8.89834 39.7236 0 48.6162 0 59.5857C0 70.5552 8.89834 79.4478 19.875 79.4478ZM39.75 192C39.75 202.97 30.8517 211.862 19.875 211.862C8.89834 211.862 0 202.97 0 192C0 181.03 8.89834 172.138 19.875 172.138C30.8517 172.138 39.75 181.03 39.75 192ZM112.625 225.103C130.919 225.103 145.75 210.283 145.75 192C145.75 173.717 130.919 158.897 112.625 158.897C94.3306 158.897 79.5 173.717 79.5 192C79.5 210.283 94.3306 225.103 112.625 225.103ZM278.25 191.999C278.25 217.595 257.487 238.344 231.875 238.344C206.263 238.344 185.5 217.595 185.5 191.999C185.5 166.404 206.263 145.655 231.875 145.655C257.487 145.655 278.25 166.404 278.25 191.999ZM371 238.346C400.271 238.346 424 214.632 424 185.38C424 156.128 400.271 132.415 371 132.415C341.729 132.415 318 156.128 318 185.38C318 214.632 341.729 238.346 371 238.346ZM39.75 337.655C39.75 348.625 30.8517 357.517 19.875 357.517C8.89834 357.517 0 348.625 0 337.655C0 326.686 8.89834 317.793 19.875 317.793C30.8517 317.793 39.75 326.686 39.75 337.655ZM112.625 370.758C130.919 370.758 145.75 355.937 145.75 337.654C145.75 319.372 130.919 304.551 112.625 304.551C94.3306 304.551 79.5 319.372 79.5 337.654C79.5 355.937 94.3306 370.758 112.625 370.758ZM278.25 337.656C278.25 363.251 257.487 384.001 231.875 384.001C206.263 384.001 185.5 363.251 185.5 337.656C185.5 312.06 206.263 291.311 231.875 291.311C257.487 291.311 278.25 312.06 278.25 337.656ZM371 384C400.271 384 424 360.287 424 331.034C424 301.782 400.271 278.069 371 278.069C341.729 278.069 318 301.782 318 331.034C318 360.287 341.729 384 371 384Z\" fill=\"#008FFF\"\/>\r\n            <\/g>\r\n            <defs>\r\n                <clipPath id=\"clip0_59_24\">\r\n                    <rect width=\"233\" height=\"384\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n                <\/clipPath>\r\n            <\/defs>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <!--\r\n       <div class=\"contrainer-title\">\r\n           <h2><\/h2>\r\n       <\/div>\r\n       -->        <div class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standards and obligations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction falls under provincial jurisdiction, and authorities have a responsibility to adopt and enforce laws and regulations on construction. In establishing these regulations, the provinces rely (with the necessary amendments) on model codes developed by the National Research Council of Canada, which are regularly revised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Qu\u00e9bec, the first accessibility requirements were introduced in 1976. Initially rather limited, these requirements applied only to new buildings. Over time, additional accessibility requirements have been added, with standards writing bodies acting in a reactive and prudent manner. These requirements, which are not retroactive, vary depending on the year of construction or conversion of the buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements of the National Building Code of Canada are a minimum threshold for accessibility, but they do not cover all needs or types of disabilities. Thus, the Code\u2019s accessibility objective is to limit the probability that a person with a physical or sensory limitation will be unacceptably impeded from accessing or using the building or its facilities.<a id=\"_ftnref1\" href=\"#_ftn1\"><em><sup><strong><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/strong><\/sup><\/em><\/a>However, there is a willingness to accelerate improvements in accessibility requirements, in particular due to more progressive provincial regulations (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/farming-natural-resources-and-industry\/construction-industry\/building-codes-and-standards\/revisions-and-mo\/bcbc_2024.pdf\">British Columbia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoda.ca\/the-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario<\/a>) and stricter federal legislation (e.g., the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/a-0.6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Accessible Canada Act<\/em><\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be noted that Accessibility Standards Canada, an entity created by the adoption of the <em>Accessible Canada Act<\/em>, is currently developing <a href=\"https:\/\/accessible.canada.ca\/creating-accessibility-standards\">several standards<\/a> for the federal government and federally regulated entities. The ultimate goal is for these standards to be adopted by the provinces and apply to all Canadian buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Qu\u00e9bec, construction requirements are enacted by regulation under the <em>Building Act<\/em>. Some buildings are exempt from the application of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/document\/cr\/B-1.1,%20r.%202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qu\u00e9bec Construction Code<\/a>, and responsibility for their regulation is transferred to municipalities. These are mainly small buildings, such as residential buildings with a maximum of two storeys or with a maximum of eight dwellings, commercial establishments with a floor area of less than 300 m<sup>2<\/sup> or business establishments with a maximum of two storeys. Municipalities may adopt accessibility requirements for these buildings, as well as higher standards than those of the Construction Code for non-exempt buildings constructed or converted in their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also in Qu\u00e9bec, the Construction Code includes a section on requirements when converting or changing the use of an existing building. Accessibility requirements are less stringent than those for a new build. In addition, since the Code doesn\u2019t apply to simple \u201ccosmetic\u201d renovations, some projects, despite receiving substantial investment, fail to deliver any improvements in accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compliance with construction regulations therefore does not necessarily create accessible and inclusive built environments. Fortunately, there are several standards and best practices to allow owners and contractors to go further. However, these standards are voluntary. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csagroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2430328.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CSA-B651-23 <\/a>Accessible design for the built environment, Accessibility Standards Canada standards, and guides produced by municipalities including <a href=\"https:\/\/numerique.banq.qc.ca\/patrimoine\/details\/52327\/3447409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Ville de Montr\u00e9al\u2019s <\/em><em>Accessibilit\u00e9 universelle des b\u00e2timents municipaux montr\u00e9alais<\/em><\/a> [Universal accessibility in Montr\u00e9al\u2019s municipal buildings], Ville de Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.quebec.qc.ca\/citoyens\/accessibilite\/docs\/acces_Manuel_utilisation_2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Guide pratique d\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 universelle<\/em><\/a> [Practical guide to universal accessibility] and Ville de Gatineau\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatineau.ca\/portail\/default.aspx?p=guichet_municipal\/accessibilite_universelle\/edifices_lieux_publics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">universal accessibility tip sheets<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-white-background-color has-text-color has-black-color wp-elements-cdd56becbeefd75d2e6874e5ecb1505a\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n            <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_59_24)\">\r\n                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M371 105.931C400.271 105.931 424 82.2176 424 52.9655C424 23.7135 400.271 0 371 0C341.729 0 318 23.7135 318 52.9655C318 82.2176 341.729 105.931 371 105.931ZM278.25 59.5862C278.25 85.1818 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384Z\" fill=\"#008FFF\"\/>\r\n            <\/g>\r\n            <defs>\r\n                <clipPath id=\"clip0_59_24\">\r\n                    <rect width=\"233\" height=\"384\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n                <\/clipPath>\r\n            <\/defs>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <!--\r\n       <div class=\"contrainer-title\">\r\n           <h2><\/h2>\r\n       <\/div>\r\n       -->        <div class=\"container-eklo-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good practices for improving the accessibility of the built environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are good practices for improving the accessibility of the built environment in the action plan of municipalities with more than 15,000 inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordions-block list-counter\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-as-a-citizen-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-as-a-citizen-1\">As a citizen:<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-as-a-citizen-1\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Informing the owner or occupant of a building of any difficulties encountered in its use. These barriers are often ignored by owners or occupants, who are then unable to remedy them when maintaining, renovating or converting the site.<\/li>\n<li>Participating in public consultation activities during the start-up and planning stages of construction, conversion or renovation projects for public buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Sitting on the Urban Planning Advisory Committee of their borough or municipality.<\/li>\n<li>Participating in public consultations with Accessibility Standards Canada, the National Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the R\u00e9gie du b\u00e2timent du Qu\u00e9bec and the municipality regarding the development of accessibility standards and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-as-a-designer-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-as-a-designer-2\">As a designer:<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-as-a-designer-2\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Take training in designing accessible and inclusive built environments.<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging clients to exceed minimum regulatory requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Promoting compromises that strike the right balance between project objectives by identifying the specific imperatives of each discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-as-an-owner-or-developer-private-or-public-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-as-an-owner-or-developer-private-or-public-3\">As an owner or developer (private or public):<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-as-an-owner-or-developer-private-or-public-3\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Adopting minimum accessibility requirements (by using an existing standard such as CSA-B651-23 or by developing their own design and construction standards).<\/li>\n<li>Requiring designers and builders to meet these standards in architectural competitions, calls for tenders and contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Organizing walkabouts with groups of people living with various functional limitations to better understand barriers in an existing building.<\/li>\n<li>Consulting with users with disabilities to understand difficulties encountered before and after the construction, renovation or conversion of a site.<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring the objective of universal accessibility is achieved throughout the design and construction process.<\/li>\n<li>Developing an emergency response plan and maintenance\/snow removal plan that takes into account universal accessibility.<\/li>\n<li>Disseminating information about the accessibility of a site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-as-a-municipality-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-as-a-municipality-4\">As a municipality:<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-as-a-municipality-4\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Acting as a role model for accessibility and inclusion for municipal buildings. Taking advantage of every opportunity (maintenance, renovation, conversion or new construction) to improve the performance of municipal real estate.<\/li>\n<li>Lobbying public bodies and organizations to ensure that projects carried out in its territory meet the highest accessibility and inclusion criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Adopting regulatory accessibility requirements for small buildings built on its territory.<\/li>\n<li>Adopting regulatory accessibility requirements other than those of the Qu\u00e9bec Construction Code for applicable buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Adopting regulatory accessibility requirements for renovations.<\/li>\n<li>Providing financial incentives to improve accessibility of existing buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Making municipal funding allocations subject to universal accessibility conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Highlighting outstanding examples of accessibility projects in its territory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-as-a-provincial-government-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-as-a-provincial-government-5\">As a provincial government:<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-as-a-provincial-government-5\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Acting as a role model for accessibility and inclusion in government buildings. Taking advantage of every opportunity (maintenance, renovation, conversion or new construction) to improve the performance of the real estate under the responsibility of the provincial government (government services, justice, education, health, culture, low-rent housing, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Making small buildings subject to the requirements of the Qu\u00e9bec Construction Code.<\/li>\n<li>Establishing accessibility requirements during renovations, not just during conversions or changes in use.<\/li>\n<li>Requiring accessibility in buildings built before 1976.<\/li>\n<li>Providing financial incentives to improve accessibility of existing buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Making provincial funding allocations subject to universal accessibility conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-at-the-federal-level-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-at-the-federal-level-6\">At the federal level:<\/a>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-at-the-federal-level-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Acting as a role model for accessibility and inclusion in government buildings. Taking advantage of every opportunity (maintenance, renovation, conversion or new construction) to improve the performance of real estate under the responsibility of the federal government.<\/li>\n<li>Lobbying Accessibility Standards Canada, the National Research Council of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to accelerate improvements to the regulatory and normative framework for accessibility and inclusion.<\/li>\n<li>Providing financial incentives to improve accessibility of existing buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Making funding allocations subject to universal accessibility conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-rose-light-background-color\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training:<\/h3>\n\n\n\r\n<ul class=\"list-advance\">\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaq.com\/devoirs-de-larchitecte\/formation-continue\/offre-de-formation-en-entreprise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Conception sans obstacle, vos projets sont-ils vraiment conformes?<\/em><\/a> [Barrier-free design, are your projects truly compliant?], Ordre des architectes du Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/societelogique.org\/formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Am\u00e9nagements pi\u00e9tonniers, parcs, places publiques, s\u00e9curisation aux abords des chantiers, urbanisme, design universel<\/em><\/a> [Pedestrian, park, and public space development, safety around construction sites, urban planning, universal design], Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Logique.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ideaux.ca\/formations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Training | Id\u00e9aux<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subsidies:<\/h3>\n\n\n\r\n<ul class=\"list-advance\">\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                            <h4 class=\"list-title\">\r\n                    Federal                <\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/enabling-accessibility-fund.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enabling Accessibility Fund<\/a>: financial assistance for large and small development projects, Government of Canada.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                            <h4 class=\"list-title\">\r\n                    Provincial                <\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitation.gouv.qc.ca\/programme\/programme\/petits-etablissements-accessibles#:~:text=L'aide%20financi%C3%A8re%20maximale%20qui,de%2090%20%25%20au%20co%C3%BBt%20reconnu.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petits \u00e9tablissements accessibles<\/a> [Small accessible establishments program]: financial assistance to owners and tenants of commercial, business or community buildings that are not subject to a legal obligation in terms of accessibility so they can perform the work to comply with the Construction Code\u2019s accessibility requirements, Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019habitation du Qu\u00e9bec.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/tourisme-et-loisirs\/services-industrie-touristique\/aide-financiere\/programme-accessibilite-etablissements-touristiques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Programme d\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 des \u00e9tablissements touristiques<\/a> [Tourism establishment accessibility program]: financial assistance for improving accessibility of tourist establishments, Minist\u00e8re du Tourisme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                            <h4 class=\"list-title\">\r\n                    Municipal                <\/h4>\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Montr\u00e9al<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montreal.ca\/en\/programs\/subsidy-universal-access-to-businesses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subsidy for universal access to businesses<\/a>: financial assistance for making existing small businesses in Montr\u00e9al accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ville de Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.quebec.qc.ca\/apropos\/programmes-subventions\/habitation\/petits-etablissements-accessibles.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Programme Petits \u00e9tablissements accessibles<\/a> [Small accessible establishments program]: program to improve accessibility in small establishments for persons with disabilities or with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Victoriaville<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.victoriaville.ca\/page\/1218\/victoriaville-ville-inclusive.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victoriaville ville inclusive<\/a> [Inclusive city]: financial assistance program for residential, commercial and service building accessibility in Victoriaville.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.v3r.net\/affaires\/subventions-aux-entreprises#accessibilite-universelle-aux-etablissements-de-commerce-et-de-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessibilit\u00e9 universelle aux \u00e9tablissements commerciaux et de services<\/a> [Universal accessibility in commercial and service establishments]: a program promoting barrier-free and safe infrastructure in all at commercial establishments in certain areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Check the types of universal accessibility subsidies available in your municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\r\n<ul class=\"list-advance\">\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/gouvernement\/politiques-orientations\/architecture-amenagement-territoire\">Politique nationale de l\u2019architecture et de l\u2019am\u00e9nagement du territoire<\/a> [National architecture and land use planning policy], Government of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-contenu.quebec.ca\/cdn-contenu\/adm\/min\/culture-communications\/documents\/patrimoine\/Architecture\/Aide-memoire-qualite-architecturale.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Aide-m\u00e9moire sur la qualit\u00e9 architecturale<\/em><\/a> [Architectural quality reference guide], Government of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csagroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2430328.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CSA-B651-23 standard,<\/a> Accessible Design for the Built Environment.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/accessibilite.canada.ca\/elaboration-normes-accessibilite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessibility Standards Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/numerique.banq.qc.ca\/patrimoine\/details\/52327\/3447409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accessibilit\u00e9 universelle des b\u00e2timents municipaux montr\u00e9alais<\/a>, Ville de Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.quebec.qc.ca\/citoyens\/accessibilite\/docs\/acces_Manuel_utilisation_2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Guide pratique d\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 universelle<\/em><\/a>, Ville de Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n                        <div class=\"list-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatineau.ca\/portail\/default.aspx?p=guichet_municipal\/accessibilite_universelle\/edifices_lieux_publics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Fiches conseils Accessibilit\u00e9 universelle<\/em><\/a>, Ville de Gatineau.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n                    <li class=\"list-items\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n               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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Policy Paper: Accessibility in Buildings<\/a>, National Research Council of Canada<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"border-container\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-white-color wp-elements-6924baea9bbde500b6a17ac9333d4abd\">\r\n    <div class=\"deco-circle custom-spacing\">\r\n        <svg width=\"233\" height=\"384\" viewBox=\"0 0 233 384\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n            <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_59_24)\">\r\n                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M371 105.931C400.271 105.931 424 82.2176 424 52.9655C424 23.7135 400.271 0 371 0C341.729 0 318 23.7135 318 52.9655C318 82.2176 341.729 105.931 371 105.931ZM278.25 59.5862C278.25 85.1818 257.487 105.931 231.875 105.931C206.263 105.931 185.5 85.1818 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class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/procurement\/\">Procurement<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/panier-955x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/panier-955x1024.png 955w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/panier-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/panier-768x823.png 768w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/panier.png 1384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/air-and-train-travel\/\">\u00a0Air and train travel<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/train-avec-logo-du-Canada-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Train avec logo du Canada\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/train-avec-logo-du-Canada-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/train-avec-logo-du-Canada-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/train-avec-logo-du-Canada-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/train-avec-logo-du-Canada.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/art-and-culture\/\">Art and culture<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visage-de-statue-927x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visage-de-statue-927x1024.png 927w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visage-de-statue-272x300.png 272w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visage-de-statue-768x849.png 768w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visage-de-statue-1390x1536.png 1390w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visage-de-statue.png 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/>                                            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srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_transport_adapte-739x1024.jpg 739w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_transport_adapte-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_transport_adapte-768x1064.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_transport_adapte.jpg 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/post-secondary-education\/\">Post-secondary education<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_education_postsecondaire.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_education_postsecondaire.png 933w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_education_postsecondaire-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_education_postsecondaire-768x787.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/elementary-and-secondary-education\/\">Elementary and secondary education<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_edu_prim_secondaire.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_edu_prim_secondaire.png 933w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_edu_prim_secondaire-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_edu_prim_secondaire-768x787.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/employment\/\">Employment<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_emploi.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_emploi.png 813w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_emploi-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_emploi-768x853.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/housing\/\">Housing<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"895\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_habitation.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_habitation.png 811w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_habitation-272x300.png 272w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_habitation-768x848.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/recreation-sports-and-tourism\/\">Recreation, sports and tourism<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_loisirs.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_loisirs.png 792w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_loisirs-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_loisirs-768x876.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/>          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srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_mesures_urgence-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_mesures_urgence-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_mesures_urgence-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_mesures_urgence.jpg 887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/parks-and-green-spaces\/\">Parks and green spaces<\/a>\r\n         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https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/img_participation_citoyenne.jpg 815w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/en\/thematic-fact-sheets\/health-services\/\">Health services<\/a>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-thumbnail order-0\">\r\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/services-de-sante-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/services-de-sante-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/services-de-sante-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/services-de-sante-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guide.cophan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/services-de-sante.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-3 col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12\">\r\n                <article class=\"news-item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-clickable-permalink>\r\n                    <div class=\"news-item-content order-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"news-item-title\">\r\n       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