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3% Increase Will Strengthen Supports, Stabilize Services, and Improve Lives
Toronto, ON – March 26, 2026
Reena is pleased to welcome the Government of Ontario’s commitment to a 3% increase in funding for developmental services agencies, announced in the 2026 Provincial Budget.
This investment reflects the collective advocacy of the sector, including OASIS, Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs, and represents an important step toward stabilizing services for thousands of Ontarians with developmental disabilities and their families.
“This investment will help stabilize critical services, support our workforce, and ensure we can continue to provide safe, supportive housing and community-based care,” said Bryan Keshen, Reena’s CEO.
Across Ontario, more than 53,000 people are waiting for developmental services and housing supports. Without adequate investment, many individuals are at risk of being diverted into hospitals, long-term care, or shelters systems that are not designed to meet their needs and come at a significantly higher cost.
“This funding is not just about sustaining services, it is about preventing crisis,” Keshen added. “Investing in developmental services is one of the most effective ways to reduce pressure on Ontario’s health care, long-term care, and shelter systems.”
Reena also acknowledged the Province’s ongoing partnership in expanding access to community-based services, strengthening integrated supports for people with disabilities, and expanding supportive housing, including Reena’s upcoming 2026 openings of the Tansley home for complex care and the Frankfort Family Reena Residence, providing housing and supports for 168 individuals with complex needs.
Looking ahead, Reena remains committed to working with the Province to build on this momentum by:
- strengthening access to health and community-based services
- creating deeply affordable supportive housing
- advancing new developments, including projects in Vaughan and Toronto through innovative, scalable housing solutions through the Intentional Community Consortium
- ensuring housing is aligned with health care and community services
“We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Government of Ontario to strengthen services and supports for the people we serve,” said Keshen. “Together, we can build a system where people are supported early, included fully, and able to live with dignity in their communities.”