The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta have reached an agreement in principle on the financing of health services.
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Ottawa announced on Monday an investment of $24.18 billion over 10 years for Alberta.
Of this amount, $2.92 billion is earmarked for a new bilateral agreement focused on shared health care priorities, and $233 million will be used for the Canada Health Transfer to meet “urgent needs”, particularly in pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms, as well as long wait times for surgeries.
By reaching this agreement in principle, Alberta becomes the seventh province to reach an agreement with Ottawa on the financing of health care.
“Improving health care in Alberta is a top priority for our government and this tentative agreement will support our efforts to deliver on our commitment to Albertans. We are leading health care reform in the country and want to make sure Albertans can access world-class care, when and where they need it,” Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said in a statement. a statement.
«[L’entente] will modernize our healthcare system, improve access to family health and mental health services, reduce backlogs in surgery and support healthcare workers,” said Canada’s Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos.