Patrick MonaghanTrying to get a meeting with Lisa Macleod — The SequelBefore we begin, here’s some background reading for you, if you’re not familiar with my first attempt at this from a few years ago:Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
Patrick MonaghanWhy the Ontario Autism Program is STILL not workingIt’s been over 3 years since former MCCSS Minister Lisa MacLeod sent the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) into a downward spiral.May 1, 2022May 1, 2022
Patrick Monaghan5 things to know about the optometry funding issue, and how the government can fix itMPP Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health Christine Elliott, appeared recently on The Agenda with Steve Paikan…Sep 29, 2021Sep 29, 2021
Patrick MonaghanOntario Optometrists are reimbursed at the lowest rate in Canada … and it’s not even closeThe Ford government and the Ontario Association of Optometrists are in a standoff right now, and a big reason is that both sides have much…Sep 16, 2021Sep 16, 2021
Patrick MonaghanOAP update — It’s much worse than you thinkIt’s nearing 2 years since former minister Todd Smith received the OAP Advisory Panel Report to help redesign the autism program … the…Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
Patrick MonaghanChronic underfunding of Optometry in Ontario – A crisis 30 years in the makingThe Ontario Association of Optometrists has recently launched a campaign to help push the provincial government to fix a big issue that’s…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Patrick MonaghanMy Vision for a National Autism StrategyWith consultations well underway, I wanted to put together a brief version of what I believe a National Autism Strategy could look like.May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Patrick MonaghanNational Autism Strategy Consultations – How to ParticipateThe consultation process for the National Autism Strategy is underway, and I’m going to take you through what’s happening, and how you can…Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
Patrick MonaghanCore Service invites are going out for the Ontario Autism Program – What you need to knowInvitation emails for the new core services pillar of the program finally started to go out yesterday (March 19th, 2021), beginning the…Mar 20, 2021Mar 20, 2021
