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Today, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak, and Sarnia – Lambton MPP Bob Bailey, called on Dalton McGuinty and his health care appointees at the Erie – St. Clair LHIN to reveal and revisit all decisions that were made during meetings held under an ‘illegal bylaw’ as confirmed by Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin.

The Erie – St. Clair LHIN was forced to confirm that it had used this illegal bylaw after Ombudsman, Andre Marin, condemned another LHIN for using these ‘illegal’ and ‘secret’ meetings to hide discussions about health care cuts from public accountability or engagement. As a result of this scandal, Hudak also called on Dalton McGuinty to immediately follow through on his legal obligation to hold a full legislative review of the LHINs.

This is just the latest in a series of scandals at the Erie – St. Clair LHIN. In just four years, the number of executives at the LHIN making more than $100,000 per year has more than doubled with more than $1,057,000 local health care dollars now being diverted to high end salaries. This includes the Erie – St. Clair LHIN CEO who has been handed $98,000 in raises during a time of urgent health care needs.

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– Tim Hudak, Ontario PC Leader

– Tim Hudak, Ontario PC Leader

Quick Facts

• To date the LHINs have diverted $200 million health care dollars on salaries and administration.
• The Erie – St. Clair LHIN has failed to submit any annual reports since December 2008 – despite being required to do so by law.