AODA filing deadline: December 31, 2026
The next accessibility compliance reporting deadline for Ontario businesses and non-profits is December 31, 2026. Here is who it applies to, what happens if you miss it, and a sane timeline.
The short version: if your Ontario business or non-profit has 20 or more employees, you likely need to file by December 31, 2026. Missing the deadline can lead to enforcement action, including monetary penalties.
Who must file
Ontario's guidance says businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees file an accessibility compliance report every three years. Designated public-sector organizations follow a separate schedule.
What happens if you miss the deadline
Ontario can take enforcement action against organizations that do not file, which can include orders to comply and administrative monetary penalties. Beyond the formal consequences, an overdue filing is exactly the kind of thing that surfaces at the worst moment — during a funding application, a partnership review, or a complaint.
A realistic timeline
- Now: confirm whether you need to file and who in your organization owns it.
- 6–8 weeks out: gather policies, training records, and feedback-process notes. Fix the obvious website barriers.
- 2–4 weeks out: draft answers to the report questions and have them reviewed internally.
- Final week: file through the portal with an authorized person certifying. Keep copies of everything.
Do not leave filing to the last days of December — government portals get slow and support lines get long right at deadlines.
Common questions
Is the AODA deadline the same every cycle?
Ontario sets reporting deadlines by cycle. The current deadline for businesses and non-profits is December 31, 2026, with reports due every three years.
We missed a past deadline. What should we do?
File as soon as possible and keep records of your compliance efforts. Consider getting professional advice about your specific situation.
Get it filed before December 31, 2026
WebGray's filing kit gives you a website accessibility check, ready-to-customize policy and planning templates, a training record template, and a step-by-step filing walkthrough. Founding-member pricing is $99.
Important: This guide provides general information and practical planning help. It is not legal advice and does not replace official Government of Ontario guidance.