The Ontario government is taking a major step to make fertility care more accessible for families across the province. With a $250 million investment to expand the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP), the province plans to triple the number of families who can access publicly funded in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility services.
The announcement, made by Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, underscores the province’s commitment to improving public services and reducing wait times for Ontarians seeking fertility treatment. The funding will support 25 fertility clinics, including six new IVF centres, with the goal of expanding capacity and shortening waitlists 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.”
The announcement was made at Pollin Fertility Clinic in Toronto, one of the newly designated IVF providers. The clinic is recognized for its patient-focused design, multidisciplinary clinical team, and advanced reproductive technologies aimed at improving patient access to fertility care.
Expanding Access Across the Province
The province’s $250 million investment will be rolled out over three years. An initial $50 million will be allocated for 2025–26, funding an estimated 5,000 additional IVF cycles across the 25 new and expanded clinics. The remaining $200 million will be distributed from 2026 to 2028 to approved fertility centres.
Toronto will see a significant boost in service availability through several newly funded clinics, including:
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Pollin Fertility Clinic (new)
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Twig Fertility (new)
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Tripod Fertility (new)
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TRIO Fertility
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Generation Fertility Toronto West (formerly ReproMed Fertility)
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CReATe Fertility Centre
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Mount Sinai Fertility
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Hannam Fertility Centre
Together, these clinics are expected to deliver approximately 2,250 IVF cycles annually, providing thousands of couples and individuals with timely and affordable access to treatment.
“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.”
Strengthening Public Health and Supporting Families
Ontario’s expanded fertility initiative builds upon nearly a decade of progress since the launch of the Ontario Fertility Program in 2015. The program has already supported more than 125,500 Ontarians in their efforts to build families, funding treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF, and fertility preservation.
“Today’s announcement by the Ontario Government to invest in Ontario’s fertility services is a meaningful step forward for families in Eglinton–Lawrence and across the province,” said Michelle Cooper, MPP for Eglinton–Lawrence. “By expanding access to publicly funded fertility treatments and supporting clinics like the Pollin Fertility Clinic right here in our community, our government is helping more people start and grow their families. This is about reducing wait times, improving access to care and strengthening our health-care system for all Ontarians.”
The province is also emphasizing accountability and quality. By April 1, 2028, all publicly funded fertility clinics under the OFP will be required to achieve accreditation from Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum Global program, ensuring standardized care and consistent patient experiences across all regions.
New Tax Credit for Fertility Treatments
In addition to expanding clinical capacity, the province has introduced a refundable Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit beginning in the 2025 tax year. This initiative builds on the existing Medical Expense Tax Credit and is designed to offer additional financial relief for fertility patients.
The new credit will provide up to $5,000 in annual support, covering 25 per cent of eligible fertility-related expenses up to $20,000. These include IVF cycles, fertility medications, diagnostic testing, and travel for treatment — provided that the services are conducted entirely within Canada.
Renewed Hope for Ontario Families
For advocacy groups like Conceivable Dreams, which represents patients seeking equitable access to fertility services, the investment marks a major milestone.
“Today’s announcement expanding the number of clinics participating in the Ontario Fertility Program is an important step toward increasing access and shortening wait lists for patients seeking funded IVF services,” said Briana Maguire, Board Member of Conceivable Dreams. “For many individuals and couples, this brings renewed hope that building their family will be possible without the added burden of long waits or financial strain.”
A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care
The fertility funding initiative is part of Ontario’s broader Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, a provincial strategy aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring Ontarians can access high-quality care closer to home.
As fertility demand continues to rise, the government’s investment seeks to balance compassion and capacity — expanding family-building opportunities while supporting innovation and equity in reproductive health.
