The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta have reached an agreement in principle on the funding of health services.
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Ottawa on Monday announced a $24.18 billion 10-year investment in Alberta.
Of that amount, $2.92 billion is earmarked for a new bilateral agreement focused on shared healthcare priorities, and $233 million will be used for Canada Health Transfer to meet “urgent needs,” particularly in children’s hospitals and emergency rooms, to cover waiting times for surgeries.
This agreement in principle makes Alberta the seventh province to reach an agreement on health care funding with Ottawa.
“Improving healthcare in Alberta is a top priority for our government and this interim agreement will support our efforts to fulfill our commitment to the people of Alberta. We are leading healthcare reform in the country and want to ensure Albertans have access to quality care when and where they need it,” Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said in a statement.
“[L’entente] will modernize our healthcare system, improve access to family and mental health services, reduce surgical backlogs and support healthcare workers,” said Canada’s Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.
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