Speaking to business leaders at Toronto’s Fairmount Royal York Hotel, Health Minister Deb Matthews was met outside the hotel by hundreds of protesters angry over cuts to their local hospitals.
Organized by the Ontario Health Coalition, the rally included both community and labour speakers. Sara Labelle, Chair of OPSEU’s Hospital Professionals Division, spoke about workload issues facing lab professionals amid increased cuts to hospital services.
Buses brought in protesters from various communities across Ontario, including the Niagara Region and Northumberland County.
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Thanks for the excellent coverage of this event — it delivers a powerful message.