Integrity commissioner says alleged comments by MacLeod don’t violate Members’ Integrity Act
Ontario’s integrity commissioner says there are insufficient grounds to conduct an inquiry into alleged Lisa MacLeod comment. Continue reading
Ontario Autism
Parents of children with autism call for Lisa MacLeod’s resignation during emotional telephone town hall
On Thursday, one of a number of telephone town halls took place where experts, stakeholders and parents weighed in with personal anecdotes, comments and suggestions on how the program should be revised. Continue reading
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Mother calls Ontario autism program rollout ‘unspeakably cruel,’ families react to consultations
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
The government announced on Tuesday, the day after the new changes to the autism program came into effect, it will now consult parents of children with autism as of May 1. Continue reading
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Ford government launches consultations on Ontario’s autism program after public backlash
Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod says an advisory panel made up of parents, autistic adults and experts will review the consultation results and provide recommendations. Continue reading
Lisa MacLeod announces ‘enhancements’ to Ontario’s controversial autism program
Kids currently receiving government-funded therapy will have their contracts extended by six months, MacLeod said. Continue reading
Families of children with autism, advocates protest program changes at Queen’s Park
Families of children with autism say the plan unveiled last month by Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod will leave kids without access to the level of treatment they need. Continue reading
Lisa MacLeod says she has been threatened over Ontario autism plan
Lisa MacLeod did not detail the nature of those threats or say if she has alerted the police to them. Continue reading
Parent of child with autism says Lisa MacLeod ‘manipulated her words’
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The minister has faced harsh criticism in recent weeks following announced changes to the Ontario Autism Program and allegations that she told the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis they would face “four long years” if they did not support the government’s plan. Continue reading
Ontario government denies wait list frozen for autism service
Children, Community and Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod has said the changes are intended to clear the wait list of 23,000 children, as many have been waiting years for treatment. Continue reading
Ontario’s autism funding overhaul — here’s how it compares to the rest of Canada
A look at how government-funded autism therapy across Canada. Continue reading