The Province of Ontario is marking one year since the launch of its $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan, pointing to significant progress in connecting residents with primary care providers.
According to the province, more than 275,000 people have already been attached to a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or primary care team since the initiative began.
That progress puts Ontario on track to meet or exceed its target of connecting 300,000 new patients to care in 2025–26 and achieving universal access to primary care by 2029.
Officials say investments in interprofessional care teams, expanded scopes of practice for health professionals such as pharmacists, and faster licensing for out-of-province doctors and nurses have all contributed to improved access.
The government has also launched a significant medical school expansion, increasing training spaces to help address long-term workforce shortages.