$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Primary source Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance (2026) Verified 2026-03-26
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Alberta also funds the Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) program for young children.
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Start with your province. Add federal supports after. Eligibility and funding amounts vary. Autism funding is not one Canada-wide program. Alberta also funds the Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) program for young children. Check the Government of Alberta website for current programs, amounts, and application processes. Sets the autism program, service model, eligibility, application path, and timing or limits. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-funding-canada
Download English captions (WebVTT)Alberta also funds the Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) program for young children. A short explainer with music and captions. 39 seconds.
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The FAO estimated $1.35 billion in annual OAP need at 2018-19 service levels for approximately 40,700 children in its 2020 report
Primary source Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (2020) Verified 2020-07-21
91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
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Last system verification: 2026-11-03. Next scheduled update: 2027-02-01.
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system