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Jane Philpott chooses to lead Ontario’s new primary care action team instead of returning to elected politics

“I did consider whether or not going back to politics would be the right thing to do at this point. But this is an incredible opportunity, to be able to give the mandate to deliver on a vision that is a really important one for Canadians."

Published Oct 21, 2024 at 8:12pm

Barbara Patrocinio

Jane Philpott chooses to lead Ontario’s new primary care action team instead of returning to elected politics

ndependent candidate Jane Philpott greets supporters after losing her Markham-Stouffville seat to Liberal candidate Helena Jaczek, in the Federal Election, on Monday, October 21, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

After months of speculation on her future, former federal health minister Jane Philpott has a new role.

But it's one that will keep her out of elected politics for at least the next election cycle.

Premier Doug Ford on Monday stunned provincial political watchers by naming Jane Philpott as the lead of his government's newly formed primary care action team.

Jane Philpott chooses to lead Ontario’s new primary care action team instead of returning to elected politics

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