省政府建议允许在轻度听力损失的情况下使用非处方助听器. Ontario proposes allowing over-the-counter hearing aids for mild hearing loss.

省政府正在提出一项监管变更,允许轻度听力损失的居民在没有处方的情况下购买无处方助听器. Ontario is proposing a regulatory change that would allow residents with mild hearing loss to purchase over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescription. 卫生部发起了为期30天的咨询,以评估这种可能性,旨在减少进入障碍. The Ministry of Health launched a 30-day consultation to evaluate the possibility, aiming to reduce barriers to access. 政府表示,此举将扩大消费者的选择范围,同时保持现有的处方设备辅助器件计划. The government states this move would expand choice for consumers while maintaining the existing Assistive Devices Program for prescribed devices.