Despite 68 billion in new health spending over five years, the New Democratic Party (NDP) does not fully meet the demand of the provinces. Jagmeet Singh defended himself by saying that his party was the one that spent the most money on health care spending.
“We are the closest to reaching the level that the provinces have requested, defends the chief during a press briefing late Saturday afternoon. So, we are proud of that because we are a party that believes deeply in public health care. “
Last year, the provinces called for an increase in transfers of $ 28 billion to increase Ottawa’s share of health funding from 22% to 35%.
In an NDP government, health transfers, as such, will remain the same as those provided for by the outgoing government. The new expenses are intended for specific missions. For example, the creation of a national pharmacare program, which will cost $ 11.5 billion in 2025-2026.
The Premier of Quebec, Francois Legault, criticized the New Democrats and the Liberals, accusing them of encroaching on Quebec’s jurisdiction. He calls for an increase in transfers without conditions.
Mr. Singh assured that he would not encroach on provincial jurisdiction. “Quebec has the right to opt out with full compensation, that means without conditions. It means that our investment in health care is much better, much higher, than the other parties. “
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