Full Name
Peter Kaftarian
Job Title
Deputy Minister
Company Name
Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, and Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Bio
Peter Kaftarian became the Deputy Minister of Long-Term Care and Deputy Minister for Seniors and Accessibility in May 2025. He previously served as the Interim Deputy Minister of Health from February 2024 to March 2024
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Peter started in the Ontario Public Service as a Finance Clerk. Over the past 23 years, he has progressed through increasingly senior-level positions in the OPS, continually broadening his knowledge and skills.
Most recently, Peter was the Associate Deputy Minister of Clinical Care and Delivery at the Ministry of Health, where he provided oversight to the delivery of critical healthcare services, including hospitals and capital infrastructure investment; the administration of Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), Ontario Public Drugs Programs, and the Assistive Devices Program; and negotiations and oversight of primary care and provider services.
Peter has also held senior executive roles with the ministries of Health, Government Services, and Solicitor General. Wherever he is, he strives to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, developing meaningful and lasting relationships. A firm believer in leading by example, Peter champions mentorship, sharing his knowledge freely and supporting initiatives that enhance staff engagement and create empowering work environments.
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Peter started in the Ontario Public Service as a Finance Clerk. Over the past 23 years, he has progressed through increasingly senior-level positions in the OPS, continually broadening his knowledge and skills.
Most recently, Peter was the Associate Deputy Minister of Clinical Care and Delivery at the Ministry of Health, where he provided oversight to the delivery of critical healthcare services, including hospitals and capital infrastructure investment; the administration of Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), Ontario Public Drugs Programs, and the Assistive Devices Program; and negotiations and oversight of primary care and provider services.
Peter has also held senior executive roles with the ministries of Health, Government Services, and Solicitor General. Wherever he is, he strives to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, developing meaningful and lasting relationships. A firm believer in leading by example, Peter champions mentorship, sharing his knowledge freely and supporting initiatives that enhance staff engagement and create empowering work environments.
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