Navigating the depths of a mental health crisis in 2021, Austin Smith checked himself into a downtown Toronto psychiatric hospital, a decision that would unknowingly leave him without a driver's licence for years to come.
"We intend to keep them that way," a spokesperson for the ministry said in a statement. "Road safety is a shared priority across party lines and we will continue to work with all elected members to keep Ontario’s roads safe."
The process wasn't always so rigid. In 2018, the Ford government changed the program’s rules substantially. The amendments stripped doctors and public officials of a significant degree of discretion when reporting drivers they thought were unsafe. Now, it is mandatory for the reports to be made even if a physician doesn’t believe there is a tangible risk, and reports prompt automatic suspensions.
“It brings you to medical appointments, to work, to get groceries, it brings kids to schools, to recreational activities,” he said. In an interview with CTV News Toronto, Gratzer said he understands why the program is in place – in many cases, he says the reports operate as intended – but that he too worries if the Ford government’s changes have been detrimental to patients.
Gratzer says he worries if this could stop individuals from seeking mental health care “in good will.” “Just as doctors decide whether or not people are admitted to hospital or whether or not patients start medications, doctors could use their discretion with some guidance as to when people are reported to the ministry,” he said.
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