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MCCSS Ontario Autism Program figures, May 13, 2026, obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition under Freedom of Information · Verified May 13, 2026
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · reported wait: Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026 (reported from community intake)
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| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Children Waiting | 71,263 | MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · May 13, 2026 |
| Total Registered | 91,974 | MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · May 13, 2026 |
| Reported wait | 5+ years for families registered in August 2021 (community-reported, Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026) | Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026 (reported from community intake) · July 2026 |
| With Active Funding | 20,711 | MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · May 13, 2026 |
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Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026 (reported from community intake) · July 2026
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How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
As of May 13, 2026, 91,974 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. However, only 20,711 (22.5%) have an active Core Funding Agreement. This represents ~300% growth in registrations since 2019, with 71,263 children still waiting for essential funding.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Open source record
Is the Ontario Autism Program underfunded?
The 2026-27 Ontario Budget allocated $965 million for autism services, up from $779 million in 2025-26, while 91,974 children are registered. The budget record supports the current allocation; the historical FAO funding model is cited separately. Pending verification: Editorial review not recorded. Excluded from citation-ready exports.
Source: 2026-27 Ontario Budget · Open source record
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| May 13, 2026 | Ontario Autism Program figures as of May 13, 2026 | MCCSS Ontario Autism Program figures, May 13, 2026, obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition under Freedom of Information | Source |
| July 2026 | Ontario Autism Coalition wait-time report | 5+ years for families registered in August 2021 (community-reported, Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026) | Source |
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