Friday, March 4, 2016 Ontario Government Scraps PSW Registry Local 301 Local 302 Local 303 Local 304 Local 501 Newsletters Sectors Healthcare Four years after the Ontario government promised to protect patients by creating a registry for personal support workers (PSWs), the government has decided to scrap it. Former health minister Deb Matthews promised to elevate PSWs, who are the front-line of the province’s home and long term care, providing all non-medical care. A key component of her plan was to shift care out of costly hospitals and into communities. But the Ontario government has instead perpetuated a system where PSWs make less than minimum wage. “The result has been high turnover and compromised care,” says France Gelinas, NDP Health Critic. “A revolving door of PSWs doesn’t know the needs of their patients, who in turn feel uncomfortable dealing with new faces.” Previous Next You might be interested in Closing the Gender Gap Takes More Than Equal Pay 2 Nov 2026 Accountability is a Team Sport 2 Nov 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Nov 2026 CLAC and WOW Call for Meaningful Social Dialogue in Canada–EU Partnership 30 Oct 2026