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The current staffing crisis has reignited debate over privatization of the Canadian health-care system, but while more needs to be done to take the pressure off hospitals, critics say more private care is not a "simple solution" to the problem.

Ontario health-care workers, advocates and politicians say they are "deeply troubled" by the slew of health-care and long-term care announcements released Thursday.

Ontario health-care workers, advocates and politicians say they are "deeply troubled" by the slew of health-care and long-term care announcements released Thursday.

Temporary emergency room closures and increased wait times have become increasingly common in Ontario as the province's health-care system grapples with staffing shortages

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says hes a strong believer in public health care, but his government is going to "get creative" when looking at how it can be delivered as the province deals with a staffing crisis in hospitals.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says hes a strong believer in public health care, but his government is going to “get creative” when looking at how it can be delivered as the province deals with a staffing crisis in hospitals.

Temporary emergency room closures and increased wait times have become increasingly common in Ontario as the province's health-care system grapples with staffing shortages.

Temporary emergency room closures and increased wait times have become increasingly common in Ontario as the province's health-care system grapples with staffing shortages.

An ICU physician is criticizing Ont. Premier Doug Fords throne speech, saying the government has no plan to help health-care workers and may not believe theres any type of crisis in the provinces overburdened hospital system.

Starting Thursday, anyone aged 18 and older who had their first booster five months ago will be able to book a fourth shot — or second booster