CNIB Foundation expands virtual program offerings across Canada
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In response to COVID-19, the CNIB Foundation has expanded its free virtual program offerings (e.g. career support, tech training, book clubs, youth groups) for Canadians impacted by blindness. We’re committed to combating the negative ramifications that isolation can have on Canadians with sight loss and ensuring our community is supported during this unprecedented time. If you're able, please give today: cnib.ca/donate. Thank you for your support.
TORONTO, ON, June 23, 2026 — The Government of Ontario has amended a Regulation under the Provincial Offences Act (Ontario Regulation 950) to now allow police officers to issue tickets when someone denies service to a person accompanied by a guide dog, providing a more immediate enforcement response for guide dog handlers who experience discrimination.
TORONTO, ON., June 22, 2026 – CNIB, together with the Toronto Public Library, Library and Archives Canada, and TD Bank Group (TD), is thrilled to announce the official launch of the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC), Canada’s largest bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests, and abilities. With renewed funding from TD, the TD Summer Reading Club will continue to inspire young readers across the country while expanding the availability of accessible formats of the club’s recommended reads, online and print elements, and its most popular activities and resources.
Due to the redevelopment of the building leased by CNIB at 1525 Yonge Street, the CNIB GTA Community Hub will permanently close on July 1, 2026. While the CNIB GTA Community Hub may be closing, we want to reassure our community that CNIB programs and services will continue without interruption. Beginning June 1, all local in-person programming will be offered at alternative locations in the GTA, including at CNIB’s national office at 1929 Bayview Ave., as well as local community spaces like libraries and community centres and through the CNIB Mobile Hub.
The Census of Population is taking place in May 2026 and will continue over the summer months. Data from the census are essential for all levels of governments, as well as businesses, community groups and organizations. Completing the census is a legal requirement for all residents of Canada. All residents of Canada are required to complete the census questionnaire, according to the Statistics Act.
To better support the delivery of CNIB programming and services across the Maritimes, CNIB’s office and SmartLife Centre at 342 Grafton Street in Charlottetown will be closing effective June 8, 2026.
We want to assure our community that although the physical office and SmartLife Centre location is closing, CNIB programming will continue to be offered through a hybrid delivery model that includes in-person programming and events at community locations, through the CNIB Mobile Hub, and alongside virtual programs.
