AODA compliance report 2026: what am I attesting to?

Ontario businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees must file an accessibility compliance report by December 31, 2026. A director or senior officer certifies it. This tool lists what that signature is actually vouching for — and what you should be able to show for each item.

What kind of organisation?

Business or non-profit Designated public-sector organisation

Public sector = municipalities, universities, colleges, school boards, hospitals, and other bodies designated under the regulation. Most organisations are the first option.

How many employees in Ontario?

1 to 19 20 to 49 50 or more

Count everyone on payroll in Ontario — full-time, part-time, seasonal, fixed-term. Volunteers and independent contractors are not employees. If you sit right on a threshold, check the portal user guide before filing.

Do you have a public website?

Yes No

Built or redeveloped any public space since 2017?

No Yes

Service counters, waiting areas, parking, outdoor paths, patios, play spaces, trails.

Self-service kiosks?

No Yes

Do you provide passenger transportation?

No Yes

How to read this

in place the practice must exist; written form is optional documented a written version is required published must be public — website or on request

The regulation sets one rulebook with more paperwork as you grow. Organisations under 50 employees must do the things; organisations at 50 and over must also write them down and publish them. Filing the report does not add obligations — it asks you to certify the ones you already have.

Section numbers refer to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, O. Reg. 191/11. Verify against the current consolidation before relying on a specific section.

Sources

Last checked against these pages: September 11, 2026. If a page has changed since, the page wins.