Montreal mother says Quebec cuts could harm autistic sons services

Montreal mother says Quebec cuts could harm autistic sons services

July 11, 2025 4:47 pm EST.

“I'm concerned for all the kids,” says Montreal mother Karine Desruisseaux on the province's $570 million education budget cuts - which could take away her son’s special education support system. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

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