News Release – Brampton, Ontario

Today, the Government of Canada and the Governments of Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are taking a crucial next step in delivering better health care for Canadians by announcing an agreement in principle (AIP) for our shared plan that will invest $73.97 billion in federal funding over 10 years, including $8.41 billion for a new tailor made agreement focusing on four shared health priorities with key headline common indicators, a 5% Canada Health Transfer (CHT) guarantee for the next five years providing an additional $6.83 billion over 10 years,  and $776 million through the immediate, one-time CHT top-up to address urgent needs, especially in pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms, and long wait times for surgeries. These investments will help provide better results in health care for patients and health workers in Ontario, including: 

• Enhancing timely access to family health services – including in rural and remote areas;
• Improving mental health and substance use services;
• Modernizing our health system; and
• Supporting our health workers and reducing backlogs. 

By reaching an agreement in principle, Canada and these provinces are committing to the plan laid out on February 7, 2023. 

Work will now begin on a tailored bilateral agreement based on an initial 3-year action plan that will detail targets, timelines and additional common indicators related to our shared health priorities. 

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CONTACT:

The Office of Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament, Brampton South

P: (905) 846-0076   |  E: [email protected]