Province supporting 25 new and expanded clinics to triple the number of families who can benefit from publicly funded fertility treatment
NEWS
November 7, 2025
Willowdale — The Ontario government is taking action to help more families access fertility treatments by investing $250 million to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) under the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP). As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by improving public services, the funding will support 25 clinics, including six new IVF clinics, to shorten waitlists for fertility services in both hospital and community settings.
“On a recent visit to Anova Fertility near Yonge and Sheppard, I saw firsthand how this money will be used to help families in our community grow. That’s why I am so proud of our government’s work to protect the next generation of Ontarians by investing in the Ontario Fertility Program,” said Stan Cho, MPP for Willowdale. “This funding will go a long way to improve access to fertility treatments, nearly tripling the number of families with access IVF treatments, and keeps money in the pockets of families so that they’re able to invest in their children’s futures.”
Following a Call for Applications, Anova Fertility in Willowdale has been approved as part of this investment in 2025/26.
“Our government is helping more people start and grow their families by increasing access and shortening wait times for fertility services,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Our investment in these 25 clinics will help triple the number of families in Ontario benefiting from publicly funded fertility supports – further protecting public services.”
“On behalf of Anova Fertility and our team, I extended our sincere thanks to Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Sylvia Jones, and Minister Stan Cho for their continued support. Having participated in the original rollout of the Ontario Fertility Program, Anova was honoured to be included in the recent $50 million funding commitment for 2025. This much-needed investment is allowing more patients to access the timely care they both need and deserve.
Founded on the principles of inclusivity, equity, and evidence-based care, Anova Fertility was proud to play a key role in this bold and meaningful initiative. With our proven track record, award-winning clinical team, state-of-the-art laboratory, and unwavering dedication to patient-centered care, we continue to help more individuals and families across the province achieve their dreams of parenthood. Strengthening not only families, but the future of Ontario.”
-Dr. Marjorie Dixon, Founder, CEO & Medical Director of Anova Fertility.
Of the overall investment of $250 million, $50 million for 2025/26 is estimated to fund an additional 5,000 IVF cycles across the 25 new and expanded clinics. The remaining $200 million investment will be allocated in 2026 to approved clinics for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28.
Through Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government is making steady progress to ensure the OFP is better equipped to meet the needs of patients and provide them with timely and high-quality fertility care where and when they need it, closer to home.
Quick Facts:
- With the OFP expansion, the program now funds 54 Ontario clinics that provide publicly funded fertility services, including intra-uterine insemination (IUI), IVF and fertility preservation.
- Since the launch of the OFP in 2015, funding has been provided to over 125,500 Ontarians to help them build their families.
- The province will be requiring all publicly funded fertility clinics under the OFP to be accredited by Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum Global program by April 1, 2028, ensuring consistent quality standards across the province.
- The new refundable Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit, starting in the 2025 tax year, builds on Ontario’s existing Medical Expense Tax Credit, offering further financial relief to couples and individuals in their journeys to start or grow their family. The credit provides a maximum of $5,000 in annual support by covering 25 per cent of eligible fertility-related expenses up to $20,000. These expenses, includeIVF cycles, fertility medications, travel for treatment and diagnostic testing, and must be for goods and services provided entirely within Canada.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care
- Get Fertility Treatments
- Ontario Helping More People Start and Grow Their Families
- Ontario Helping More Families Access Fertility Supports
MPP CONTACT INFO
Vanessa Clarke, Office Manager
Stan Cho, MPP, Willowdale