The delisting of services announced yesterday in the Liberal budget will add up to savings of more than $200 million over the next two years.

"No one in government celebrates the delisting or the withdrawal of any public services. These are the most difficult choices we make," Finance Minister Greg Sorbara told a press conference. "Look, we are not punishing anyone. These are less critical services in our view."

Critics say low-income Ontarians will simply put off seeing an optometrist, physiotherapist or chiropractor until their condition is so serious that they have to see a physician, driving up health-care costs even further.

"This is an incredibly short-sighted budget, it's going to be devastating for over 1.2 million Ontarians who seek chiropractic care to help them live their lives," said Dean Wright, president of the Ontario Chiropractic Association. Source.

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