Toronto – Through Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is making investments that will support a stronger middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future for Canadians. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year, and today, 830,000 more Canadians are employed than before the pandemic, including 361,600 in Ontario. Carolyn Bennett, …
Province reaches agreement with Ontario Association Of Optometrists
Toronto – Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, addressed the Ontario Association Of Optometrists members to thank them for their work. She said: “Thanks to the best available clinical evidence, Ontario has reached a historic four-year agreement with the OAO.”
Oprovince, Association of Ontario Midwives Reach Agreement
TORONTO — On March 31, 2023, members of the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) successfully ratified a new one-year funding agreement with the Government of Ontario. The new agreement provides an investment of $16 million to increase compensation and expand access to midwifery services. By working together, the Ontario government and AOM are ensuring that families in Ontario can look …
Helping More Ontario Students Become Doctors at Home
Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents HAMILTON — The Ontario government is further expanding the number of medical school spots to historic highs while helping Ontario students become doctors in the province, whether they studied at home or abroad. Starting in 2023, the government is investing an additional $33 million over three years …
Ford discusses healthcare with Ontario Medical Association
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones met with the members of Ontario Medical Association to discuss the #Prescription4ON, reducing admin burden and addressing HHR challenges. The association said it looks forward to working together to improve the health-care system for providers and patients.