Cost-Shared Budgets
In Ontario, public health services are delivered by 36 boards of health as mandated by the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). Each board of health is responsible for programs and services in a defined geographic area. The Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols set out the minimum requirements for fundamental public health programs and services (mandatory programs).
Under the HPPA, municipalities are responsible for expenses incurred on behalf of the Board of Health and/or the Medical Officer of Health. The province is not legally obliged to provide funding but may make grants under section 76 of the HPPA. In practice, the province has historically shared with municipalities in the funding of mandatory programs. The funding is currently cost-shared with local municipalities at a ratio of 75% provincial funding and 25% municipal funding for approved cost of mandatory programs.
100% Funded Programs
In addition, the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government provide funding for specific initiatives through 100% Funded Programs.
Our What your levy buy$ publication provides a financial summary of the TBDHU consolidated budget, as well as an overview of the services provided.
What your Levy Buy$