In return, however, federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said jurisdictions must commit to expanding the use of common core health indicators and creating a “world-class” health data system for the country. “In the spirit of collaborative leadership, I am pleased to confirm that the Canadian government is ready to increase investment in health care through the Canada Health Transfer,” the minister said at a news conference Monday.
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Duclos is due to meet with provincial and territorial ministers in Vancouver on Monday night and again on Tuesday. It will be the first time all of Canada’s health ministers have met in person since 2018. Story continues below ad As it stands, the federal government covers about 22 percent of health care spending, and the rest is up to provincial and territorial governments. Those governments have formally asked Ottawa to increase its contribution to 35 per cent — a potential increase in funding across the country of more than $40 billion. 1:14 Canada provides $6.4 million to support Inuit health research: Health Minister
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Duclos said Ottawa needs a national commitment to sharing common core health indicators and using a world-class health data system in order to better plan for changes in the workforce. Such information would also ensure that Canadians have access to their health records and better see the results of an improved health system, he added. Current trend
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The federal government is willing to provide funding through tailored agreements with provinces and territories as well, Duclos said. Story continues below ad 4:35 A new compensation model for BC doctors was announced BC Health Minister Adrian Dix, who chaired the meetings, said the provinces and territories welcome additional funding from Ottawa, but want to see the details. Given what they’ve been through with COVID-19, there needs to be a national conference on the health transfer system to reach a funding agreement, he explained. Provinces and territories are struggling with manpower challenges, Dix added, and the financial support will help them train additional health care workers and pay for rising human resource costs in the system.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier Monday in Montreal that the government is committed to investing “significantly more” in health care, but wants assurances that people have access to a family doctor and mental health services. Story continues below ad Dix says the situation requires particular urgency because “it’s going to be a tough winter,” referring to the expected rise in respiratory illnesses “including but not limited to COVID-19.” —With files from The Canadian Press © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
