The contract with CGI spans a six year period. Payments to CGI will begin following substantial completion of the CDMS-Diabetes Registry. CGI will be paid by the province over a five-year operations and maintenance period. The total cost of the contract with CGI is $46.2 million.

eHealth Ontario is working with Infrastructure Ontario to deliver the project under the province's Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) delivery model. AFP transfers risks to the private sector vendor, including those related to providing the chronic disease management system, its financing and maintenance for a fixed period. This ensures the system is delivered on time, on budget and is well-maintained and operational.

eHealth Ontario plays the leading role in harnessing technology and innovation to improve patient care, safety and access in support of the government's health strategy.

Infrastructure Ontario is a Crown corporation dedicated to managing some of the province's larger and more complex infrastructure renewal projects - ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget.

Source: INFRASTRUCTURE ONTARIO