WATCH LIVE: Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath releases 2022 election platform
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath released the platform today, saying it is taking practical steps to make life more affordable.
If elected in June, the New Democrats say they will move ahead with providing drug coverage for Ontarians before the federal Liberal government moves on its plan, starting by covering a baseline of 125 medications. The party says it will also work to “accelerate” the proposed federal dental coverage plan and expand it to cover more people.
The NDP also promises to hire 10,000 personal support workers and give them a raise, as well as hire 30,000 nurses, 400 doctors and specialists for northern Ontario and expedite credential recognition for 15,000 internationally trained nurses.Monday's platform release also updated a previous NDP announcement on housing, and now targets building 100,000 social housing units for $493 million annually, and 60,000 supportive housing units for $100 million annually.
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