Province blocks city's plan to put some patients in taxis in Ottawa

The City of Ottawa's plans to put some non-urgent patients in taxis has been blocked by the Ontario Ministry of Health, leaving paramedics with one less option to deal with backed-up emergency rooms.

Province blocks city's plan to put some patients in taxis in Ottawa
Paramedic van outside Ottawa Hospital.

The City of Ottawa's plans to put some non-urgent patients in taxis has been blocked by the Ontario Ministry of Health, leaving paramedics with one less option to deal with backed-up emergency rooms.