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+---
+name: Story template
+about: Template for creating a new story / feature
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**User story**: Persona based
+As a [*user group or persona*]
+I need [*feature from the user's perspective*]
+So that [*goal they are trying to achieve*]
+
+**Story context**
+*Link to relevant user research, analytics, data, or design documentation*
+
+**Acceptance criteria**
+- [ ] *feature* provides equal service in French and English.
+- [ ] *feature* works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera.
+- [ ] *component* provides and auto-fill response if the field is saved on the end-users browser.
+- [ ] *component* provides error messages and validation.
+- [ ] *goal* can be completed using a screen reader.
+- [ ] *visual elements* observe colour contrast requirements. 
+- [ ] manual accessibility testing meet WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.
+- [ ] risk register is updated to reflect new risks and their treatments. Treatments are implemented or a new card is created.