The threat to public health
Part of the province’s plan is to merge public health agencies into new mega-entities without local control. CUPE members will have a voice at the table throughout the merger process.
The Ford government recently announced a new funding decision with respect to municipalities. Instead of the shifted funding formula previously announced, the new ratio will now be 70% provincial funding and 30% municipal funding for all municipalities starting on January 1, 2020. This funding formula change represents a BIG CUT, and includes programs that were previously funded at 100% by the provincial government.