Ontario Increases Autism Funding Amid Financial Scrutiny

Friday, May 16, 2025, 4:21 pm

In a bold budget move, Ontario is boosting its autism program funding to $779 million, though advocates remain puzzled about the allocation details. Critics question the transparency amid grand claims, leaving taxpayers to wonder if this financial injection is more political theatre than concrete support.

globalnews.ca / Ontario boosts autism budget to $779M, advocates question where money is going

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's budget, tabled Thursday, contains two lines on the Ontario Autism Program, including touting the new funding.

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Ontario’s budget says it is increasing funding for the autism program to $779 million this year, but advocates say it’s not yet clear exactly where that money will go. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy’s budget, tabled Thursday, contains two lines on the Ontario Autism Program, including touting…

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