Premier Wynne, New Cabinet Sworn-in Premier Kathleen Wynne and her new cabinet team were sworn-in today at Queen’s Park. Jobs, the economy and a fair society are the priorities for this new government, and we intend to work with the opposition parties to make progress on these important [Read more]
McGuinty Government Strengthening Addiction Programs Across the Province Ontario is increasing access to treatment for people addicted to opioids, including pregnant women and mothers. The McGuinty government is making new investments in prescription narcotic addiction programs, including: Opioid [Read more]
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today introduced a strong, experienced cabinet that will guide Ontario through an uncertain global economy by focusing on job creation and economic growth. Dwight Duncan remains Minister of Finance and adds Deputy Premier to his responsibilities. Deb Matthews also [Read more]
Rates Increased and Accommodation Included In New Northern Health Travel Grant The government is making it easier for northerners to access health care by raising the reimbursement mileage rate and providing support for accommodation costs under the Northern Health Travel Grant Program, Ontario [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Janice Beazley, Chair of the North West LHIN, is pleased to announce that Goyce Kakegamic and Dianne Loubier have been appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Kakegamic’s three year appointment and Ms. Loubier’s two year appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council [Read more]
Patients across Northwestern Ontario benefit from one regional integrated reporting system THUNDER BAY, ON – 168 physicians and nurse practitioners are now receiving patient reports electronically from 12 hospitals in the North West Local Health Integration Network (NW LHIN) through the Physician [Read more]
December 31, 2010 McGuinty Government Delivering Results In 2010 There are now more ways than ever before for Ontarians to access the health care they need, closer to home. In 2010, the province expanded access to health care services for Ontarians, including: Awarding 30 new Family Health Teams, [Read more]
December 13, 2010 McGuinty Government Takes Action On Surgical And Pathology Report Ontario is taking action to ensure recent recommendations from a report on Essex County hospitals are implemented at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital. The Minister of Health and Long-Term Care today notified Hôtel-Dieu [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Proposed Act Would Put Patients First Ontario is proposing comprehensive new initiatives to improve the quality and accountability of the province’s health care system and ensure the needs of patients come first. Later today, the province will introduce the [Read more]
McGuinty Government Getting Fair Drug Prices A new social media campaign to inform Ontarians about the government’s plans to get fair drug prices launched today. The campaign includes a dedicated YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/ontariomohltc, with videos directly from Minister [Read more]
