Government decision to cut off IBI forces families to consider leaving Ontario, says MPP

May 13, 2016 · 0 Comments

On May 5, every question by the Ontario PC Caucus and Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones called on the Premier to reverse her decision to cut-off children over the age of 5 from accessing IBI therapy.

During Question Period, members of the PC Caucus highlighted stories of families being impacted by the Premier’s decision. Jones highlighted that families are being forced to consider leaving the province to receive support for their children, as a result of the Premier’s decision.

“A family in my riding is considering leaving the province entirely to get the support their daughter needs,” Jones said. “These parents only want the best for their children and will do anything for them, including moving across the country to receive the therapy their children need and deserve.”

“Families are deeply upset by the government’s decision. Today a rally is taking place outside of Queen’s Park calling on the government to reverse their decision. Officials from both opposition parties as well as leaders from CUPE, OSSTF, ETFO, OFL and OPSEU were in attendance to show their support for the thousands of families impacted by the government’s decision.

“Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown also spoke and assured families that a PC government would fund IBI therapy after the age of 5. It’s never too late do the right thing. The Premier and the Minister should show leadership and reverse their decision and restore IBI therapy for children over 5.”