Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (2025–26)
Summary
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility supports the health, well-being, and barrier free participation of people with disabilities and older Ontarians. The ministry works to improve quality of life by changing perceptions and promoting the social and economic benefits of a diverse, inclusive, and accessible Ontario—one where everyone is respected and empowered to contribute.
MSAA collaborates across government and with communities, businesses and other partners to deliver programs and services that support older Ontarians in staying safe, healthy, active, independent, and engaged in their communities, and remove barriers so that people with disabilities can live independently and fully participate in their communities and economy.
The ministry is also responsible for the oversight and administration of the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017, the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Senior Volunteer Appreciation Week Act, 2021.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3501 | Ministry Administration Program | 8,945,100 | 8,533,700 | 411,400 | 6,928,436 |
| 3502 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 163,659,900 | 169,302,500 | (5,642,600) | 157,643,925 |
| 3503 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | 8,435,000 | 8,046,400 | 388,600 | 7,041,695 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 181,040,000 | 185,882,600 | (4,842,600) | 171,614,056 | |
| Statutory appropriations | 66,014 | 66,014 | - | 65,968 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | 181,106,014 | 185,948,614 | (4,842,600) | 171,680,024 | |
| Consolidation adjustment - Bill 124 | - | - | - | (296,214) | |
| Total including consolidation and other adjustments | 181,106,014 | 185,948,614 | (4,842,600) | 171,383,810 |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3501 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| 3502 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Statutory appropriations | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | 4,000 | 4,000 | - | - |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3501 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| 3502 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital assets | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | 181,110,014 | 185,952,614 | (4,842,600) | 171,383,810 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | 185,643,614 | 171,375,024 |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | 305,000 | 305,000 |
| Restated total operating expense | 185,948,614 | 171,680,024 |
Ministry Administration Program — Vote 3501
The Ministry Administration Program, which includes the Offices of the Minister, Deputy Minister and Parliamentary Assistant, Corporate Services and the Communications Branch, delivers planning, advisory, strategic human resources, administrative services, integrated business services and controllership activities, and communications to support of the ministry and government priorities.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry Administration | 8,945,100 | 8,533,700 | 411,400 | 6,928,436 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 8,945,100 | 8,533,700 | 411,400 | 6,928,436 | |
| S | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | 47,841 | 47,841 | - | 49,301 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | 16,173 | 16,173 | - | 16,667 |
| Total statutory appropriations | 64,014 | 64,014 | - | 65,968 | |
| Total operating expense | 9,009,114 | 8,597,714 | 411,400 | 6,994,404 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ministry Administration — Capital | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total Statutory Appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ministry Administration — Capital | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3501-1 | Ministry administration | |
Salaries and wages | 6,948,300 | |
Employee benefits | 627,700 | |
Transportation and communication | 83,100 | |
Services | 1,259,900 | |
Supplies and equipment | 26,100 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 8,945,100 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
| Statutory | Minister’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | 47,841 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | 16,173 |
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | 9,009,114 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3501-3 | Ministry Administration — Capital | |
Other transactions | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 |
| Total Capital Expense for Ministry Administration Program | 2,000 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3501-2 | Ministry Administration — Capital | |
Leasehold improvements | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | 1,000 |
Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships — Vote 3502
The ministry develops, implements and evaluates policy, programs and strategic partnerships across all levels of government to support older adults and people with disabilities in living independently, staying healthy and active, remaining socially connected, and participating fully in their communities and economy.
Key initiatives include:
- promoting age-friendly and barrier free communities that foster inclusion, safety and engagement;
- supporting older Ontarians in staying healthy, active, socially connected, and safe, while maximizing their ongoing learning, community engagement, independence and dignity (e.g., Seniors Community Grant Program, Seniors Active Living Centres programs, etc.);
- partnering with organizations to prevent and address elder abuse;
- overseeing the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority to ensure residents in retirement homes are safe and receive quality care;
- advancing accessibility through the Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Inclusive Community Grants, and Enabling Change Program, helping people with disabilities realize their full potential;
- and providing financial support to not-for-profit community organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 163,659,900 | 169,302,500 | (5,642,600) | 157,643,925 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 163,659,900 | 169,302,500 | (5,642,600) | 157,643,925 | |
| S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total Statutory Appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | 163,660,900 | 169,303,500 | (5,642,600) | 157,643,925 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3502-1 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | ||
Salaries and wages | 6,909,300 | ||
Employee benefits | 680,800 | ||
Transportation and communication | 47,100 | ||
Services | 802,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment | 21,400 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Accessibility Transfer Payment | 1,500,000 | ||
Home and Vehicle Modification Program | 15,628,100 | ||
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit | 104,276,700 | ||
Seniors Affairs Transfer Payment | 33,794,300 | 155,199,100 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 163,659,900 | ||
| Statutory Appropriations | |||
Other transactions | |||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | |
| Total operating expense for Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 163,660,900 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3502-3 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | |
Other transactions | 1,000 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Statutory Appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 |
| Total capital expense for Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 2,000 |
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3502-2 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | |
Investments in Tangible Capital Asset | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | 1,000 | |
| Total capital assets for Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 1,000 |
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities — Vote 3503
The ministry is responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA, the Act) and its associated regulation O.Reg. 191/11 Integrated Accessibility Standards. This includes providing stewardship and operational support for the development and review of accessibility standards and regulations under the AODA; the legislative review of the AODA, as required by the Act; and leading the compliance and enforcement of the AODA. The ministry also has oversight of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA).
The ministry also undertakes outreach and public education to promote accessibility and support compliance. This includes providing practical support and training (e.g., tools, webinars and educational materials) for businesses, not-for-profit, and broader public sector organizations, and the general public, to help them understand, implement, and champion accessibility across Ontario in compliance with the AODA.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2025–26 $ | Estimates 2024–25 $ | Difference Between 2025–26 and 2024–25 $ | Actual 2023–24 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | 8,435,000 | 8,046,400 | 388,600 | 7,041,695 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 8,435,000 | 8,046,400 | 388,600 | 7,041,695 | |
| S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| S | Total Statutory Appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total operating expense | 8,436,000 | 8,047,400 | 388,600 | 7,041,695 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3503-1 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | |
Salaries and wages | 5,267,000 | |
Employee benefits | 515,200 | |
Transportation and communication | 129,500 | |
Services | 2,508,800 | |
Supplies and equipment | 14,500 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | 8,435,000 | |
| Statutory Appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 |
| Total operating expense for Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | 8,436,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.