3 d. ago Poor planning and oversight block path to improved primary care, Ontario auditor general says

Shelley Spence also reported that over a billion items of PPE valued at $1.4 billion were written off between 2021 and 2025.

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3 d. ago Ontario forced to slow new medical school plans after ignoring warnings

As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 

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3 d. ago Ontario does not have ability to measure success of its primary care plan: auditor general

Ontario’s plan to expand access does 'not consistently have processes in place to plan and oversee programs and initiatives to improve patients’ access to primary care.'

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7 d. ago Finance minister insists goal to balance Quebec's books is credible despite criticism from auditor

"We don't have much leeway," Eric Girard says, as auditor-general calls five-year plan "incomplete" and notes string of nine consecutive deficits.

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2 w. ago N.B. premier says new deal with physicians will lead to improved primary care access

The premier of New Brunswick says her government is set to sign a new four-year agreement with the provincial medical society that will improve access to primary care.

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2 w. ago Saskatchewan signs first contracts with nurse practitioners to expand primary care

Nurse practitioners can perform many tasks similar to family doctors, such as diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications and providing referrals to specialists.

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3 w. ago Quebec doctors consider moving to Ontario due to introduction of Bill 2

Since Quebec passed its new pay reform bill just over two weeks ago, 285 doctors have applied for a licence to gain the ability to work in Ontario.

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