Category: Health

Ontario temporarily ends free hospital fee program

During the pandemic, Ontario allowed residents without health insurance to be hospitalized for free. Health Secretary Sylvia Jones has indicated the exceptional measure will end on March 31. Toronto resident Rose Celeste hasn’t seen a doctor in years. As an

In Canada, one province makes contraception free

At a time when backsliding on women’s rights is multiplying worldwide, a Canadian province heralds a future without prescription contraception. This is a first in the country. British Columbia Treasury Secretary Katrine Conroy said everyone with health insurance will be

Ontario reaches funding agreement with optometrists

In a statement, Health Secretary Sylvia Jones says the deal includes increased payments for certain OHIP-insured benefits, as well as eye exams for welfare recipients, without disclosing the amounts. The agreement also lists a number of eligibility changes, including people