🇨🇦
North America
Canada
Accessible Canada Act (ACA)AODA (Ontario)WCAG 2.0 AA (federal) / 2.1 AA (AODA) WCAG 2.1 AA
Canada has robust federal and provincial accessibility laws. The Accessible Canada Act covers federally regulated organizations, while Ontario's AODA is among the world's most comprehensive digital accessibility mandates with significant financial penalties.
Legal Framework
The Accessible Canada Act (2019) mandates accessibility for federally regulated entities. Ontario's AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005) is the most comprehensive provincial law, requiring WCAG 2.0 AA (moving to 2.1).
Who Must Comply
- Federal government and Crown corporations
- Federally regulated businesses (banks, telcos, airlines)
- Ontario: businesses with 50+ employees
- Ontario: all public sector organizations
Key Technical Requirements
WCAG 2.0 AA minimum, 2.1 AA recommended
Accessibility policies must be published
Feedback mechanisms for accessibility concerns
Training for staff on accessibility
Regular reporting to regulators
Accessible procurement requirements
Multi-format content on request
Enforcement & Penalties
AODA fines up to CAD $100,000/day for corporations. Federal ACA enforcement by Accessibility Commissioner.
Audit your site against Canada standards
Free · 2 audits per day · No account required