The Ontario government is investing $250 million to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) through the Ontario Fertility Program, aiming to triple the number of families who can benefit from publicly funded fertility treatment.
The funding will support 25 new and expanded clinics across the province, including six new IVF facilities, to reduce wait times and improve access to fertility services in both hospital and community settings.
“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.”
Jones made the announcement at Pollin Fertility Clinic in Toronto, one of the new clinics included in the program. The facility integrates modern technology and patient-centred care to make IVF services more accessible for Ontarians.
“We are honoured to be included in Ontario’s Fertility Program and thank Premier Ford and Minister Jones for their leadership,” said Melody Adhami, CEO of Pollin Fertility. “This partnership will allow Pollin Fertility to expand access and help more families achieve their dream of having children, with an unwavering commitment to excellence and patient-centred care.”
The new investment includes $50 million in 2025-26, expected to fund an additional 5,000 IVF cycles across the participating clinics. The remaining $200 million will be allocated through 2026 to support additional clinics during fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28. Additional clinic locations will be announced in the coming weeks.
With this expansion, 54 clinics across Ontario will now offer publicly funded fertility services, including intra-uterine insemination (IUI), IVF, and fertility preservation. Since the launch of the Ontario Fertility Program in 2015, more than 125,500 Ontarians have received funding to help build their families.
As part of the province’s Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, all publicly funded fertility clinics will be required to achieve accreditation through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum Global program by April 1, 2028, to ensure consistent quality standards.
The province has also introduced the new Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit, beginning in the 2025 tax year, to provide additional financial support. The refundable credit will cover 25 per cent of eligible fertility-related expenses, up to $20,000 annually, offering a maximum of $5,000 in relief for treatments, medications, and diagnostic testing completed within Canada.
