Replay: Health Minister threatens to oust APH board members

Health Minister Eric Hoskins announced the ministry has taken "speedy action" following a probe into Algoma Public Health's board. He said he asked this morning for the resignation of board members who were appointed prior to last fall's municipal election.

Health Minister Eric Hoskins announced the ministry has taken "speedy action" following a probe into Algoma Public Health's board.

He said he asked this morning for the resignation of board members who were appointed prior to last fall's municipal election.

The call for the board's resignation came as a result of a provincial assessment that Hoskins said found APH's board "failed to meet its obligations."

"It's time to make a fresh start and move forward together," said Hoskins.

Hoskins said the report recommended future boards be "skills based," and that municipalities look at "the advantages" of appointing public health board members other than those who are sitting councillors.