Ford Government Releases ‘BUILD ONTARIO’ 2021 Fall Economic Statement

News from the Ontario Conservative Government of Doug Ford

Posted November 4^th, 2021 on Niagara At Large

Ontario Premier Doug Ford. file photo

TORONTO — Today (this November 4^th), Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario.

The plan lays out how the government will build the foundation for Ontario’s recovery and prosperity by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure, attracting increased investment, and restoring leadership in auto manufacturing and other industries.

The plan also protects Ontario’s progress against the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As we continue to protect the hard-won progress against the pandemic, our government is looking forward with our plan to build a better and brighter future for families, workers and businesses in Ontario,” said Minister Bethlenfalvy.

“By unlocking critical minerals in the North, harnessing our manufacturing capacity and building critical infrastructure, our plan will drive our economic recovery and prosperity for every region of our province.”

Protecting Our Progress: The government has a plan to build a health and long‑term care system that delivers the quality of care our loved ones deserve.

Highlights include:

To strengthen the health and long-term care workforce, Ontario is investing $342 million, beginning in 2021–22, to add over 5,000 new and upskilled registered nurses and registered practical nurses as well as 8,000 personal support workers. In addition, Ontario is investing $57.6 million, beginning in 2022–23, to hire 225 nurse practitioners in the long-term care sector.

To help hospitalized patients continue their recovery and rehabilitation at home, where they are most comfortable, the Province is investing an additional $548.5 million over three years to expand home and community care. This funding would support up to 28,000 post-acute surgical patients and 21,000 patients with complex health conditions every year.

Note to readers – Due to the length of this News Release, please click on the following link to continue reading the full text – https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001102/build-ontario

Note to readers – Due to the length of this News Release, please click on the following link to continue reading the full text – https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001102/build-ontario

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