News Item – Ontario pledges $222 million to improve First Nations health care

Ontario has pledged to spend $222 million over three years to improve health care for First Nations, especially in the north where aboriginal leaders declared a state of emergency because of a growing number of suicides.

The Liberal government also promised to contribute $104.5 million annually – after the initial three years – to the First Nations Health Action Plan, which will focus on primary care, public health, senior’s care, hospital services and crisis support.

Full article at: Global News