Improvements to testing offered through Genome-wide Sequencing Ontario
We are pleased to announce some updates to the testing being offered through Genome-wide Sequencing Ontario (GSO): Type of genome-wide sequencing: Since January 2026 we have been working to transition the majority of cases to genome sequencing (GS), rather than exome sequencing. GSO will be providing exclusively genome sequencing moving forwards. While GS does include copy number variant analysis, microarray could still [...]
Implementation of Updated Exome Sequencing Criteria in Ontario, Effective January 1, 2025
On behalf of the Provincial Genetics Program, Ontario Health: The Ontario Health Provincial Genetics Program (PGP) and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Program are pleased to announce the implementation of the updated exome sequencing (ES) criteria, effective January 1, 2025. As of January 1, 2025, testing for eligible patients (see [...]
Genetic Alliance’s iHope Genetic Health (iGH) Program launches with SickKids and CHEO
iHope Genetic Health (iGH) has announced the launch of its first pro bono genetic testing initiative, in partnership with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario). This groundbreaking collaboration marks the beginning of iHope Genetic Health’s effort to build a worldwide network of laboratories [...]