Skepticism and hope surround Ontario's goal to attach all residents to primary care by 2029

Still without a primary care practitioner?

You’re not the only one. In the Huntsville area, approximately 5,300 residents are on a waiting list for a family doctor or healthcare practitioner. In South Muskoka, there are more than 13,000.

The Ontario government has announced that its goal is to connect all Ontario residents to primary care by 2029.

“I am absolutely thrilled. They are about 15 years behind when they should’ve done this, but at least it’s happening now,” said Huntsville Councillor Bob Stone.

Huntsville Councillor Scott Morrison also spoke to the province’s commitment to connect all Ontario residents to primary care by 2029. “I applaud the province’s direction here. I just hope that they can actually implement it.” Morrison said while spending money on the system is very i