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Vaughn Palmer: Alarm bells ringing for parents of children with autism as B.C. revamps supports

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14.02.2026

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Vaughn Palmer: Alarm bells ringing for parents of children with autism as B.C. revamps supports

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. is revamping supports for complex needs kids, but thousands of families will get less

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VICTORIA — When cabinet minister Jodi Wickens announced new funding this week for children with disabilities and complex needs, she downplayed how some families will be facing cuts in support.

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“I’m thrilled to be among you, and to share a new approach and a new way of delivering support for the children and families across our beautiful province,” the minister of children and family development told advocates and onlookers on Tuesday.

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