Patients are at the heart of the province’s health care system and the government has been committed to listening to their needs. It has also taken into account the views of system stakeholders, who like patients, are calling for improved access to health care services.

Reducing wait times with a special focus on emergency departments and improving access to quality family health care are Ontario’s two most important health care priorities over the next four years. Making significant gains in these two priority areas will be crucial to improving the health of all Ontarians and ensuring the future sustainability of the health care system.

Speaking Notes: Presented by the Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, at the Canadian Club of Toronto Broad Vision For Health Care

Speaking Notes: Presented by the Honourable Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, at the OHA “Health Achieve” Conference

Speaking Notes: Presented by the Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, at the Aging at Home Innovations Showcase

News Release: Ontario Establishes Two Priorities to Improve Confidence in Health Care

The following resources will help you learn more about Ontario’s two priorities :

 Reducing Wait Times with a Focus on Emergency Rooms

 Improving Access to Quality Family Health Care