Health Minister Jason Copping says more than 3,000 publicly funded hip and knee surgeries will be done at Canadian Surgery Solutions, an independent healthcare facility.
AHS says its teams are using downtime procedures, which are immediately put into place if an electronic system isn't available and ensures patient care can continue.
Toronto-based physician Dr. Christine Hwang told CBC News she is still owed $30,000 from the Ontario Ministry of Health for locum work performed during the Fall of 2022.
Premier Danielle Smith made the announcement on her Corus call-in radio show Saturday while also delivering a fifth version of the meetings she has had with Justice officials prosecuting COVID-19 cases.
About 120 workers with seven private ambulance services owned by Fewer's Ambulance Service walked off the job Friday at noon, seeking higher wages and a better pension plan.
