A diverse group of skilled and highly educated health professionals serves as the backbone to Ontario’s health care system. The health care system is not complete without the expertise of these health professionals who deliver timely and quality services upon which the public depends.

The government of Ontario recognizes the valuable contributions of these individuals — often referred to as allied health professionals — and the vital role they play in the ongoing success of the health care system. The government is committed to supporting these professionals and ensuring that the need for an appropriate mix and number of appropriately educated health care providers is met over the long term.

Retention is a priority, and the key to retention is the provision of education and programs, supports and improved work environments that continue to make Ontario the obvious choice for a fully rewarding health career.

Ontario's Physician Assistant Initiative
Physician assistants (PAs) are skilled health professionals who support physicians in a range of health care settings. They work alongside physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and other members of the interprofessional health care team. Find out more.

What HealthForceOntario Can Do For You
HealthForceOntario is designed to make Ontario the employer of choice for health care providers

Establishing new and expanded roles is an important way to meet the needs of Ontario’s health care system

HealthForceOntario is offering new initiatives to support Ontario’s health care professionals

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