The federal government said it is closely reviewing Ontario’s new health-care reform legislation that invests in private clinics.
In a statement obtained by CTV News Toronto, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos’ office said his government shares the concerns of Canadians who want to “protect and strengthen the delivery of public health care.”
“We will always protect Canadians’ equitable access to universal health care services, and will never hesitate to take action to uphold the Act.”—allows independent clinics to conduct OHIP-covered surgeries and diagnostic procedures, including MRI and CT scans, cataract surgeries, minimally invasive gynecological surgeries, and eventually knee and hip replacements.
Speaking to reporters in January, the prime minister said he was aware of Premier Doug Ford’s proposal that would add for-profit community surgical and diagnostic centres to the health system. At the time, he said he would be watching as Ontario put forward its proposal, noting one of the primary responsibilities of the federal government is to ensure public access to health care.
Ford, for his part, has insisted that no one will be asked to pay for services covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan . This is reinforced within the legislation, which prohibits clinics from refusing to provide an insurable service to someone who cannot pay.
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