Quick Hits

• Organizations that are provincially regulated in Ontario and/or Manitoba, and/or organizations that are federally regulated (e.g., telecommunications, railways, etc.) are currently subject to accessibility legislation.
• Provincially regulated private-sector organizations in other Canadian provinces and territories are not currently subject to accessibility standards legislation.
• For federally regulated organizations, the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) requires development of an accessibility plan in consultation with people with disabilities and annual reporting on progress. The next deadline, for private-sector organizations to file their second progress report, is June 1, 2025.
• In Ontario, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) applies to all organizations and requires compliance reporting every three years. The next deadline is December 31, 2026.
• In Manitoba, the Accessibility for Manitobans Act sets accessibility standards for all organizations. The next deadline is for meeting information and communication standards by May 1, 2025.

Provincial Accessibility Legislation

Ontario has Canada’s oldest and most fulsome accessibility legislation: the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Organizations operating in Ontario are required to meet the standards set out in the AODA and its regulations. Every three years, organizations covered by the AODA must submit a report regarding their compliance to the Ontario Ministry...

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