Bill 102: Bishop Brigante Colon Cancer Prevention Act, 2026

This bill primarily affects Ontario's public health units (boards of health) and healthcare providers such as endoscopy clinics, gastroenterology practices, and hospitals that perform colonoscopies. These organizations will need to expand screening capacity to serve a broader patient population — individuals aged 45 and older rather than the previous higher age threshold. Private clinics offering colonoscopy services may see increased demand and may need to hire additional staff or extend hours. The impact is concentrated in Ontario's healthcare sector, and larger facilities with existing endoscopy infrastructure will be better positioned to absorb the expanded mandate than smaller practices.