Durham MPP Urges Government To Fix CAS Funding Framework

February 22, 2010

NEWS:

QUEEN’S PARK – Durham MPP John O’Toole said today that the McGuinty government must take action to fix flaws in the funding framework governing Ontario Children’s Aid Societies.

The Province of Ontario has allocated $26.9 million to help Ontario Children’s Aid Societies face budget shortfalls.

In the case of the Durham CAS, their share of added funding is $686,000. However, the agency’s projected shortfall is $4.2 million.

Speaking in the Ontario Legislature today, Mr. O’Toole said. “This government must ensure Durham, and indeed all, Children’s Aid Societies have the funding they need to protect vulnerable families, children and youth.”

He noted that the Durham CAS has warned that the funding will merely delay some potentially devastating cuts. “I urge this government to look beyond short-term, temporary measures and to address the problems in the funding framework,” Mr. O’Toole said.

QUOTE:

“This government must ensure Durham, and indeed all, Children’s Aid Societies have the funding they need to protect vulnerable families, children and youth.”
– John O’Toole, MPP – Durham

QUICK FACTS:
•    The Province of Ontario has allocated $26.9 million to help Ontario Children’s Aid Societies stay afloat.
•    The Durham Children’s Aid Society’s share of this allocation is $686,000.
•    The Durham CAS projected shortfall is $4.2 million.

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For further information please contact:
John O’Toole, MPP – Durham  /  (905) 697-1501 / 1-800-661-2433