Coming March 26, 2026 at ~4pm ET
The Ontario Budget drops on March 26, 2026. Within hours, we'll publish a comprehensive analysis of what it means for the 67,399 children waiting for autism services.
In the meantime, read our pre-budget briefing to know exactly what to look for.
Total Autism Allocation
$691.2M (2023-24)
vs. 2026 budget → TBD
Core Clinical Services
$307.3M (44.5%)
vs. 2026 budget → TBD
AccessOAP Operations
$57.9M
vs. 2026 budget → TBD
Per-Child Investment
~$7,880/child
vs. 2026 budget → TBD
Funding Gap
~$570M/year shortfall
vs. 2026 budget → TBD
New Waitlist Commitments
67,399 children waiting
vs. 2026 budget → TBD
Next steps
Prepare now. Write your MPP so they hear from constituents the same day the budget passes.
Verified Facts
$779M — Ontario allocated to the Ontario Autism Program in 2025-26
According to the FAO (2020 report), OAP funding covers less than one-third of estimated need at 2018-19 service levels
87,692 — children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
23.1% — 23,875 children enrolled in Core Clinical Services; 20,293 have active funding agreements ()
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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