The solutions put forward by the various political parties that somehow they will hire more family doctors belies the fact that the majority of physicians are independent contractors are are not hired by the Ministry of Health to provide services. Further, the promise to increase family doctor numbers by 3100 in four years as promised by Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie ignores the reality of numbers and availability.

In Newfoundland, the government has put forth an innovative idea to create a medical center hub using existing infrastructure that is designed to attract private medical offices and investment into it.

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