Ontario government to provide almost $15M to expand access to mental health, addiction services Earlier this month, modelling research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal estimated Ontario’s surgery backlog would take at least a year and a half to clear.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ford says the Ministry of Health is looking into ways to address the waiting list, including asking surgeons to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Premier Doug Ford cautions against sending kids out for Halloween as COVID-19 cases rise He says the government has funding available to address the issue, but did not disclose how much money has been set aside.The ministry did not immediately respond to.