Access (Assistance for Care, Commuting and Essential Specialized Services) Act, 2026
Bill overview
Bill 117, “Access (Assistance for Care, Commuting and Essential Specialized Services) Act, 2026”, is an Ontario bill from session 44-1. It was introduced by Lisa Gretzky, France Gélinas, Robin Lennox, Catherine McKenney (NDP, Windsor West).
Its latest recorded status is “In committee”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
SUMMARY FROM THE OFFICIAL REGISTRY
What you need to know
The Bill enacts the Access (Assistance for Care, Commuting and Essential Specialized Services) Act, 2026 . The Bill requires the Minister of Health to examine establishing a grant program for the purpose of defraying the travel-related expenses of eligible Ontarians seeking access to necessary medical specialist services or procedures that are not available in their local communities. The Minister is required to table a report in the Assembly about their examination. The report is to describe the steps the Minister will undertake to ensure the grant program is fully funded within the timeline set out in the Bill.
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