Sudbury MPP Jamie west was among many Northern Ontario political leaders who spoke out last week about the need to lend financial support to Hope Air, the not-for-profit service that provides flights and accommodations for people and families that need help for non-emergency medical travel.
"Chas's family has to travel all the way to Toronto's SickKids hospital for care with little support from the government. During an affordability crisis, Chas and his family had to pay for hotel, gas, and food, up front. Then, they could apply for the Northern Health Travel Grant and hope that in 6-8 weeks, they get some, and only some, of the money back."
"Municipalities are waking up to the crisis and doing everything they can to bring awareness. Now it's the Conservative government's turn to invest in our healthcare workers, into Ontarians, and into a better future for all," said West.