Trudeau said there are bigger issues at play, including staffing shortages, support for mental health and better data
Trudeau announced Wednesday morning he had invited premiers to Ottawa on Feb. 7 for a “working meeting.”. Trudeau has been in Hamilton, Ont., this week for meetings with his cabinet, ahead of a return to Parliament next week.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The federal government argues it already provides that through tax-point transfer agreements, but the provinces want an increase in the Canada health transfer. Meeting their target would cost the federal treasury $28 billion. The federal Liberals have insisted that in exchange for the funding boost the provinces commit to data sharing, and better recruiting and accountability. Trudeau said he wants a deal that noticeably improves the system.
Even under the existing formula, health-care transfers will rise this year because they are tied to economic growth; they are expected to rise to just shy of $50 billion. Ontario Premier Doug Ford welcomed the news that Trudeau was willing to sit down with premiers and said he would be at the table.Article content
“We still don’t have any actual federal proposals, but I’m cautiously optimistic that there is some momentum on this fundamental priority for all Canadians.”
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