Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives received a second term in Ontario on Thursday night.
Members of the provincial parliament will not officially return to the legislature until September 8, but when they do they are likely to be launched, with the aim of doing so in their first year in office before they have to think about re-election yet. again.
Here’s what they promised:
ASSESSIBILITY
The PCs smoothly launched their election campaign with a bonus on the tuition renewal rate and the promise of a six-month petrol and fuel tax.
In their 2022 budget, which acted as a re-election platform, they also pledged to increase eligibility for the $ 50,000 low-income tax credit for individuals and families and create a tax credit for seniors. who still live at home and receive home care.
AUTOPIES AND TRANSPORT
Over the past month, Ford has been betting on its new brand as a builder and has pledged $ 25.1 billion over 10 years to support highway expansion projects in Ontario, such as the 413 freeway, Bradford diversion and 401 freeway expansion.
Computers have also said they would eliminate double charges when they are transferred to GO Transit. This will affect most local systems, with the exception of Toronto. Ford will continue to defend the “Ontario Line,” a new 15-stop subway in downtown Toronto.
HOUSING
The computer budget promises to build 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years. Few details have been provided on how many of these homes will be considered affordable units.
The government has previously implemented a 20% non-resident speculation tax and will increase fines and penalties for “unethical” condominium development practices. They have also said they will make blind bidding optional.
HEALTHCARE
No changes will be made to drug coverage under OHIP. Instead, the government will set up an advisory board to “explore improvements” in access to take-home cancer drugs.
The party has also said it will spend an additional $ 10 billion to build hospital infrastructure and add 3,000 new beds. As part of their “plan to stay open”, they will also strengthen the national production of personal protective equipment and vaccines.
CLIMATE
Most of Ford’s climate policies have an economic slowdown, focusing on electrification and the construction of electric vehicles. The party also pledged to create a new provincial park.
GUARD AND EDUCATION
The PCs signed an agreement with the federal government to reduce child care to $ 10 a day in September 2025 and pledged to create another 71,000 new spaces if elected.
The new government would also introduce a new science and technology curriculum, which includes a canceled 9th grade science course for the 2022-23 school year.
WORKS
The new government will raise the minimum wage by 50 cents in October.
Prior to the election, the government also implemented legislation that required employers with 25 or more employees to have a written policy on the right of workers to disconnect from their work outside of working hours. They are also studying health care, dentistry and vision for concert workers.
LONG TERM ATTENTION
Computers have said they will build 30,000 clean new beds in long-term care by 2028. They will also spend an additional $ 1 billion over the next three years to expand home care.