Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe shares details, and local implications, of the new, 10-year Canada Health Transfer of $196.1 billion
The proposed increase to the Canada Health Transfer by the federal government — $196.1 billion over 10 years, including $46.2 billion in new funding — demonstrates our government’s understanding that health care remains a top priority for Canadians, and that we are listening and willing to work with our provincial partners to address gaps and strengthen our system.
Through consultation, and by focusing on key shared priorities, we have outlined a plan that will have the biggest impact on Canadians, building on and supporting the work of our system partners to improve health care for all patients, including Indigenous communities, children, equity-seeking communities, older adults and those in rural and remote communities.
This plan includes $1.7 billion over five years to support an increase to hourly wages for personal support workers and related professions, which will demonstrate the value we place upon them, help ensure we retain the PSWs we have, and attract more individuals to the profession. With more community supports available, patients can be safely discharged home, reducing overcapacity in hospitals, and freeing up beds in the system.
Another important component of the plan is the focus on improving mental health and substance use services. One in three Canadians say they are struggling with mental health. It must be acknowledged that mental health is health. It is integral to our health and functioning as a society and requires our dedicated focus. The bi-lateral agreement with premiers will provide Canadians with a multi-disciplinary system of care, one that integrates mental health across all the shared priorities.
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