Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland apoke on strong public healthcare to lift up every generation. Hello and thank you. I will begin with a few words about the Budget Implementation Act and the steps our government is taking to strengthen the universal public health care system. Then, Minister Mark Holland will provide an update on the new Canadian Dental …
Ottawa – Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced Canada Health Act (CHA) deductions and reimbursements for this year. The mandatory Canada Health Transfer (CHT) deductions, totalling over $79 million, are in respect of patient charges levied that represented out of pocket costs for Canadians during 2021-2022, for medically necessary services that should be accessible to patients at no cost. The …
Ottawa – Canada’s universal, accessible and publicly funded healthcare is a point of pride for Canadians. However, health workers across Canada are under enormous strain to deliver the care that Canadian patients deserve. Immediate, collaborative, action is needed to deliver better health care for Canadians. On February 7, 2023, the Government of Canada announced an investment of close to $200 billion …
