Ontario’s doctors will vote on a tentative physician services agreement in Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 14.
"While the tentative PSA (physician services agreement) isn't perfect, with it our profession now has the opportunity to move forward with much-needed stability and predictability," said Dr. Virginia Walley, President of the Ontario Medical Association, in a press release. "That's in stark contrast to the potential outcome of voting no – with continued unilateral action with possible and permanent cuts of more than $1 billion to funding for physician services."
As per the requirements of Ontario's Corporations Act, which governs the voting process, Ontario Medical Association members must vote in person on Aug. 14 at the General Meeting or by submitting a proxy.
"I, of course, continue to welcome all opportunities to engage with each and every member about the proposed agreement, and what it means for the future of our profession," said Walley. "It's what members of the Board and I have done since announcing the agreement, and it's what we'll continue to do."
The Ontario Medical Association has said the agreement would provide four years of stability for doctors so that they can provide the care their patients need; the reversal of a program that was impeding new doctors from joining team-based models of primary care; and the return to a co-operative working relationship with the government.
