Oct 17, 2016
Federal government, provinces prepare to do battle over transfers
Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott says it will take more than just money to fix Canada’s “middle-of-the-road” health system.
On the eve of what’s expected to be an acrimonious meeting with her provincial counterparts, Philpott said she’s puzzled that despite “dramatic increases” in transfers over the years, there has not been an equal increase in health spending.
She wants to make sure any new investments go directly to health.
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