Quebec's decision to give most residents a second cash payment to help them deal with inflation isn't a reason for Ottawa to deny the province additional health-care funding, Finance Minister Eric Girard argued Wednesday.
Finance minister says short-term aid unrelated to stable, long-term funding for healthQuebec Finance Minister Eric Girard says there is an immediate need to help Quebecers struggling with rising costs, while the steady decline in federal funding of health care has been an issue for decades.
"It's our responsibly to help Quebecers cope with the increase in inflation — the essential needs are immediate," Girard told reporters in Quebec City, describing the transfers as an "exceptional" measure. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is cutting taxes for high earners, while Quebec has promised income tax cuts in 2023. Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador have also announced plans to send cash to residents in response to inflation.Different responsibilities for provinces"It's not because the Quebec government is helping citizens cope with the increase in the cost of living that the health transfers should not increase; the argument does not hold up," he said.
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