Liberal MLA’s autism strategy bill gains all-party backing
Manitoba could soon have an autism strategy for the first time, thanks to a private member’s bill that’s garnered rare all-party support in the legislature. Liberal MLA Cindy Lamoureux’s Bill […]
Manitoba's Liberal MLA Cindy Lamoureux's autism strategy bill, Bill 232, has garnered rare all-party support in the legislature, marking a significant milestone in the province's approach to autism care. The bill, introduced in March, aims to establish a policy for improving autism screening, diagnosis, and support services, as well as requiring annual reports and mandatory legislative reviews every five years.
The bill has received backing from various stakeholders, including 87 private citizens and organizations, and has been praised by Lamoureux for fostering excitement and support for autism services. The NDP government has already allocated $5 million to strengthen children's autism services, while the Progressive Conservatives recently introduced an opposition day motion calling for immediate supports and a funded plan to bring autism services to all Manitobans.
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