Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (2026–2027)
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 develop policies and deliver programs and services that: i) support older Ontarians in staying safe, healthy, active, independent, and engaged in their communities, and ii) 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, the Senior Volunteer Appreciation Week Act, 2021, the Seniors Month Act, 2024 and the Planning for Your Silver Years Awareness Week Act, 2024.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3501 | Ministry Administration Program | 9,262,800 | 8,945,100 | 317,700 | 7,595,605 |
| 3502 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 144,459,000 | 148,031,800 | (3,572,800) | 132,230,638 |
| 3503 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | 24,304,000 | 24,063,100 | 240,900 | 22,728,018 |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 178,025,800 | 181,040,000 | (3,014,200) | 162,554,261 | |
| Statutory Appropriations | 91,060 | 66,014 | 25,046 | 65,968 | |
| Ministry Total Operating Expense | 178,116,860 | 181,106,014 | (2,989,154) | 162,620,229 | |
| Total Including Consolidation & Other Adjustments | 178,116,860 | 181,106,014 | (2,989,154) | 162,620,229 |
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Assets | |||||
| 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) | 178,120,860 | 181,110,014 | (2,989,154) | 162,620,229 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating Expense | Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|
| Total Operating Expense previously published |
181,106,014 | 162,315,229 |
| Government Reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries |
- | 305,000 |
| Restated Total Operating Expense | 181,106,014 | 162,620,229 |
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 strategic management, leadership, advice, strategic human resources, administrative services, integrated business services and controllership activities, and communications to support the ministry and government priorities.
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry Administration | 9,262,800 | 8,945,100 | 317,700 | 7,595,605 |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 9,262,800 | 8,945,100 | 317,700 | 7,595,605 | |
| S | Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act | 66,559 | 47,841 | 18,718 | 49,301 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act | 22,501 | 16,173 | 6,328 | 16,667 |
| Total Statutory Appropriations | 89,060 | 64,014 | 25,046 | 65,968 | |
| Total Operating Expense | 9,351,860 | 9,009,114 | 342,746 | 7,661,573 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3501-1 | Ministry Administration | |
Salaries and wages |
7,266,000 | |
Employee benefits |
627,700 | |
Transportation and communication |
83,100 | |
Services |
1,259,900 | |
Supplies and equipment |
26,100 | |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 9,262,800 | |
| Statutory Appropriations | ||
| Statutory | Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act |
66,559 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant's Salary, the Executive Council Act |
22,501 |
| Total Operating Expense for Ministry Administration Program | 9,351,860 |
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|
| 3501-3 | Ministry Administration — Capital | |
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 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, and fosters strategic partnerships 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 priorities:
- 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 (e.g., Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and Seniors Safety Line);
- overseeing the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority to ensure residents in retirement homes are safe and receive quality care;
- working with stakeholders and ministries to advance policy and address key issues affecting an aging population;
- advancing accessibility through the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 144,459,000 | 148,031,800 | (3,572,800) | 132,230,638 |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 144,459,000 | 148,031,800 | (3,572,800) | 132,230,638 | |
| S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total Statutory Appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total Operating Expense | 144,460,000 | 148,032,800 | (3,572,800) | 132,230,638 |
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount $ | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3502-1 | Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | ||
Salaries and wages |
7,375,300 | ||
Employee benefits |
680,800 | ||
Transportation and communication |
47,100 | ||
Services |
802,200 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
21,400 | ||
Transfer payments |
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Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit |
100,237,900 | ||
Seniors Active Living Centres |
22,880,000 | ||
Seniors Community Grant |
7,000,000 | ||
Seniors Safety Line |
970,000 | ||
Seniors Strategic Initiatives |
2,194,300 | ||
Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone |
2,250,000 | 135,532,200 | |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 144,459,000 | ||
| Statutory Appropriations | |||
Other transactions |
|||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act |
1,000 | |
| Total Operating Expense for Policy, Program, and Strategic Partnerships | 144,460,000 |
| 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 undertakes outreach and education to promote accessibility and support compliance by 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. The ministry also implements the Home and Vehicle Modification Program to help people with disabilities and seniors continue living safely in their homes, engage in their communities and the economy.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2026–27 $ |
Estimates 2025–26 $ |
Difference Between 2026–27 and 2025–26 $ |
Actual 2024–25 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | 24,304,000 | 24,063,100 | 240,900 | 22,728,018 |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 24,304,000 | 24,063,100 | 240,900 | 22,728,018 | |
| S | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
| Total Statutory Appropriations | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Total Operating Expense | 24,305,000 | 24,064,100 | 240,900 | 22,728,018 |
Standard accounts classification
| Vote- item number |
Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Expense | |||
| 3503-1 | Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | ||
Salaries and wages |
5,507,900 | ||
Employee benefits |
515,200 | ||
Transportation and communication |
129,500 | ||
Services |
926,800 | ||
Supplies and equipment |
14,500 | ||
Transfer payments |
|||
Home and Vehicle Modification Program |
15,628,100 | ||
Accessibility Initiatives |
1,582,000 | 17,210,100 | |
| Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 24,304,000 | ||
| Statutory Appropriations | |||
Other transactions |
|||
| Statutory | Bad Debt Expense, the Financial Administration Act |
1,000 | |
| Total Operating Expense for Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities | 24,305,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total Operating Expense includes Statutory Appropriations, Special Warrants and total operating expense to be voted.