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Ontario

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

S.O. 2005, c. 11

Digital Accessibility: 80/100 (excellent) 80/100
WCAG Standard
2.0 AA
Applies To
Ontario public and private sector organizations
Enforcement
Fine
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Requires Ontario public and private sector organizations to make their websites and web content conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Large organizations (50+ employees) were required to comply by January 1, 2021; small organizations by January 1, 2014 (Level A only).

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2005
Last Amended
2016

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