Health Human Resources Act
Ontario's Health Human Resources Act was the Ford government's flagship response to the family-doctor shortage that left 2.3 million Ontarians without a family physician by 2024 (Ontario College of Family Physicians estimate). The Act streamlines credential recognition for internationally trained physicians, expands the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and pharmacists, and increases medical school class sizes at Ontario universities. Companion to the controversial Bill 60 (Your Health Act, 2023) that authorized private-clinic OHIP-funded surgeries.
Status
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Funds and structures a recruitment and retention package for Ontario doctors, nurses, and personal-support workers: bursaries, signing bonuses, faster credential recognition for internationally trained professionals, and incentives for under-served regions.
Issues this bill touches
- Healthcare
Ontario healthcare HR package: bursaries, signing bonuses, faster credential recognition.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
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Sponsored by
Peter BethlenfalvyON PCOfficial source
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