Province will use an online survey to work out the details of how to provide benefits to workers in low-income positions that do not such things as prescription, vision and dental plans
The province of Ontario said Tuesday it is moving forward on the plan to expand benefits for healthcare, dental services, prescription drugs and vision care to workers who need the coverage.
Monte McNaughton, the Ontario minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, said for too long access has been denied to far too many Ontario residents. “Our government is giving workers the protection and confidence they need to provide for their families and build stronger communities for us all.”
It means these workers and their families often have to make difficult choices between their health and other necessities like food and shelter, said the release. This includes independent contractors, gig workers, low-wage workers, newcomers, younger workers and racialized people are less likely to have workplace benefits.
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