Comments Made Today Re: Hospital Funding Shortfall

From Steve Orsini
Vice President, Policy and Public Affairs

Attached for your information is a transcript of comments made earlier this afternoon on CP24, a Toronto area news channel, by Health and Long-Term Care, Minister George Smitherman regarding the $600 million funding shortfall facing Ontario hospitals. OHA is taking immediate steps to respond to the Minister’s comments but also wanted to bring them to your attention right away.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or Anthony Dale, Director of Public Affairs at (416) 205 1348 if you have any questions or comments.