3 unanswered questions about "as of right" rules
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RIGHT TO WORK — Questions are swirling around the Ford government’s move to introduce “as of right” rules for Canadian health care workers — allowing those from beyond Ontario’s borders to get to work right away with automatic credentialing.
Speaking to reporters in Windsor, Premier DOUG FORD and Health Minister SYLVIA JONES teased new legislation next month that would allow health workers who are licensed to work in other provinces to practice in Ontario immediately, without having to register with a regulatory college.
“We need as many people as possible,” Ford said. “We welcome you with open arms.”
The idea is to cut down on “unnecessary bureaucratic delays and help bring reinforcements to the frontlines of our health care system.”
Nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists and others could also work outside their regular duties and settings, so long as they have the “knowledge, skill and ju…