CBC's search bar includes a clear, visible label making it immediately obvious what the field is for. This supports the Understandable principle of POUR - form elements should have descriptive labels so that screen reader users and those with cognitive disabilities can interact with them confidently, without having to guess the purpose of the input field.
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Close MenuWhen search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select.SearchSearchSign InQuick LinksNewsSportsRadioMusicListen LiveTVWatchCBC.ca HOME Discover CBCCBC GemCBC ListenComedyArtsBooksDocsLifeKidsKids NewsIndigenousArchivesBeing Black in CanadaRadio Canada InternationalGamesNEWAll LocalsBritish ColumbiaCalgaryEdmontonSaskatchewanSaskatoonManitobaThunder BaySudburyWindsorLondonKitchener-WaterlooHamiltonTorontoOttawaMontrealNew BrunswickPrince Edward IslandNova ScotiaNewfoundland & LabradorNorth My Local SettingsOttawaChangequickly access local content from your selected regionSelect a new default local region:British ColumbiaCalgaryEdmontonSaskatchewanSaskatoonManitobaThunder BaySudburyWindsorLondonKitchener-WaterlooHamiltonTorontoOttawaMontrealNew BrunswickPrince Edward IslandNova ScotiaNewfoundland & LabradorNorthNewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaSportsTop StoriesPWHLHockeyWorld CupOlympicsVideoSchedulesShowsFeaturesAll SportsRadioTop StoriesShowsPodcastsSchedulesFrequencyListen LiveMusicReadWatchEventsExploreListen LiveJunosTVScheduleCBC GemShop MoreShopSitemapHelpContactContestsCBC LitePrivacy Preferences
The navigation bar uses clear, descriptive text labels rather than icons alone, which supports the Understandable principle of POUR. Users relying on screen readers or those with cognitive disabilities benefit from explicit labels that communicate where each link leads without requiring interference.
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Will your Chinese-made EV spy on you? Canada is about to allow Chinese-made electric vehicles into the market, prompting some concerns about cybersecurity, but are they warranted? For The National, CBC’s Jennifer Yoon
CBC uses a clear heading hierarchy (H1, H2 etc.) throughout its articles, which is a strong accessibility practice. Screen readers use heading structure to help users navigate a page efficiently, supporting the Perceivable and Operable principles of POUR. This allows users to jump between sections without reading every line.
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This link uses non-descriptive anchor text ('find out more'), which is a known accessibility failure. Screen reader users often navigate a page by cycling through links in isolation - a link that says 'find out more' gives no context about its destination, violating the Perceivable and Understandable principles.
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Quebec tables bill allowing access to partners’ history of intimate partner violenceMay 14News
This video player lacks visible closed captions by default. Under the POUR principles, content must be Perceivable - meaning audio content should have a text alternative. Users who are deaf or hard of hearing are excluded unless they manually seek out a transcript, which is not always available.
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