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Via Dr. Fullerton we have this message from Conservative MPP Health Critic Elizabeth Witmer - Smitherman Admits Liberals Have No Plan for Health Care.

And lo and behold, the Health Minister actually does admit that his attention was elsewhere:

…“The McGuinty government has broken its own promise to produce a plan to address the gaps in Ontario’s health system,” said Witmer. “Whether it’s improving access to care, modernizing health infrastructure, shortening wait times or promoting good health, Ontario requires a long term vision. A vision the McGuinty Liberals have failed to produce.”

When confronted by PC Health Critic, Elizabeth Witmer, Smitherman said “It’s true to say, and I have to take responsibility that we haven’t hit our marks on this.” The Minister went on to suggest that the report would be published sometime in 2008, however Ministry officials refused to specify a specific date this would happen. As well, during the committee proceedings Smitherman suggested the report was held back due to the 2007 election . “I think that the difficulty that we were into, to be direct with you, was that the window last year got too close to the election, ” said Smitherman…

And with Dalton already pondering the next election, Ontario’s health care situation may soon be D.O.A.

Meanwhile, Blue Blogging Soapbox has found an article suggesting that Dalton’s luck may be running out - Clouds for McGuinty (and Company) :

…The Liberal government could face huge public wrath also over its shortcomings in tackling the infection C. difficile, which is believed to have killed at least 260 patients , and possibly many more, in Ontario hospitals since mid-2006.

This compares to 44 killed by the SARS epidemic of 2002-3 , which produced alarms and investigations. The Conservatives have asked for a public enquiry, but the Liberals, who have been slow even collecting information, have refused. ..

So, are you still happy to pay out that Health Tax, my dear Ontario Lemmings?

Still getting value for your money?