Doug Ford’s progressive Conservatives won a second term in Ontario on Thursday night.
Provincial parliamentarians will not officially return to the legislature until September 8, but when they do, they are likely to start work, striving to do so much in their first year in office before having to think about re-election. again.
Here’s what they promised:
AVAILABILITY
The computers started their election campaign softly with a discount on the renewal fee and the promise of a six-month gas and fuel tax.
In their 2022 budget, which acted as their re-election platform, they also promised to increase the eligibility of tax credit for low-income individuals and families to $ 50,000 and to create a tax credit targeted at the elderly, who are still they still live at home and receive home care.
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT
Ford has relied on its new brand as a builder in the past month, pledging $ 25.1 billion over 10 years to support Ontario Freeway expansion projects, including Highway 413, Bradford Bypass and Highway 401 .
The computers also said they would eliminate double tariffs when transferring to GO Transit. This will affect most local systems, with the exception of Toronto. Ford will continue to defend Line Ontario, the new 15-stop subway station in downtown Toronto.
HOUSING
The computer budget promises to build 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years. Little detail was provided on how many of these dwellings will be considered affordable units.
Earlier, the government introduced a 20 per cent tax on speculation for non-residents and will increase fines and sanctions for “unethical” condominium building practices. They also said they would make bidding blind optional.
HEALTHCARE
There will be no changes in the coverage of OHIP drugs. Instead, the government will set up a consultation table to “explore improvements” in access to cancer drugs at home.
The party also said it would spend an additional $ 10 billion to build hospital infrastructure and add 3,000 new beds. As part of their “plan to stay open”, they will also support local production of personal protective equipment and vaccines.
CLIMATE
Most of Ford’s climate policies have an economic focus focused on electrification and the construction of electric vehicles. The party also promised to create a new provincial park.
CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
The computers signed a deal with the federal government to reduce childcare to $ 10 a day by September 2025 and promised to create another 71,000 new places if elected.
The new government will also introduce a new science and technology curriculum, which includes a 9th grade science streaming course for the 2022-23 school year.
WORK PLACES
The new government will raise the minimum wage by 50 cents in October.
Prior to the election, the government also enacted legislation requiring employers with 25 or more employees to have a written policy on workers’ right to resign outside working hours. They are also looking for health, dental and vision care for concert workers.
LONG-TERM CARE
Computers have said they will build 30,000 net new beds in long-term care by 2028. They will also spend an additional $ 1 billion over the next three years to expand home care.
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