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CELA and NNELS have taken important leadership in raising concerns about the proposed repeal of the legislative clause that has long protected free postage for accessible materials. CNIB proudly stands with them and has co-signed their letter to the federal government and Canada Post. We remain committed to working together as a community to ensure that people who are blind can continue to access the materials they rely on.

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Fifty-eight top organizations and 11 high-performance leaders from across Canada have been named the 2025 winners of the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, Canada's Most Admired CEO™, and Canada's Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officer™ (CPCO) Awards.

OTTAWA, November 6, 2025 – The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), and the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) welcome the federal government’s focus on upskilling, training, and workforce development in Budget 2025. This focus aligns closely with all three organizations’ long-standing efforts to break down barriers and connect Canadians with sight loss to meaningful employment.

CNIB is making bold moves to strengthen governance, data, and leadership to ensure accessibility remains a national priority.

Experience a day in the life of a CEO. The CEOx1Day Program gives university students the chance to connect with top executives, gain mentorship, and build valuable leadership skills. This year, CNIB President and CEO Angela Bonfanti is one of the participating mentors. Apply by October 23, 2025.

On Thursday, September 25, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) initiated a sudden national strike. This has resulted in an immediate full stoppage of mail and parcel delivery through Canada Post, with many post offices now closed until further notice. While CNIB is working to minimize the impacts of the unexpected strike on Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or who have low vision, the disruption of mail delivery will still affect our community and cause some disruptions to CNIB services that rely on Canada Post.

The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million in two projects to protect jobs and support the construction of Canada’s first purpose-built goalball court at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) Lake Joseph Centre in Muskoka, and upgrades to the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Children and Youth Camp in Burk’s Falls. These projects are part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative to revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.

At CNIB, we believe everyone deserves to have their stories shared, and our partner Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is making that happen. Through original, inclusive, and entertaining programming, AMI celebrates the voices and experiences of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, along with the broader disability community.

Right now, many regions across Canada are experiencing a difficult wildfire season – one of the worst on record. While the most dangerous conditions are in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, wildfires and smoke are also affecting Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the north. We’re here to support you as much as possible during this time of uncertainty. If you’re in or near an affected area, please follow evacuation orders and local guidance.

CNIB is launching an innovative pilot project that will revolutionize career development accessibility for Canadians who are blind or have low vision. In partnership with IAXOV Inc., CNIB Alberta and Northwest Territories is pioneering the implementation of the CNIB STRATEVITA Platform as part of its Come to Work initiative, delivering the world's first fully accessible, voice-enabled career development ecosystem designed specifically for the blind and low-vision communities.