LONDON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there won't be individual deals on health-care funding between provinces and the federal government. Spea
LONDON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there won’t be individual deals on health-care funding between provinces and the federal government.
Speaking at an announcement today in London, Ont., Ford said he always consults with the 12 other premiers and there won’t be a one-off deal for Ontario and another for someone else. Premiers and health ministers across the country have called on Ottawa to increase its share of health-care costs to 35 per cent, up from the current 22 per cent.He said earlier this month that Ontario is willing to accept some strings attached to an increased Canada Health Transfer, as long as there is some “flexibility” included.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 20, 2023.
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