Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the federal government is aiming to have long-term funding agreements inked with the provinces and territories ahead of presenting the 2023 federal budget.
LeBlanc also confirmed that the federal government is looking at both increasing the ongoing stream of funding to the provinces, known as the Canada Health Transfer , as well as looking at signing what could be 10-year agreements that would see even more federal money put into specific areas of concern and common priority.
"I would expect in the coming weeks, we'll be in a position—we hope—to have much more detailed discussions with provinces," LeBlanc said, adding that he thinks the premiers are right in noting that a five-year agreement wouldn't be enough to solve some of the more pressing health care challenges as Canada's population continues to grow and age.
Higgs said his understanding is those outcomes and the metrics for their success could vary by province, but they could include indicators such as the number of people without a family doctor or the status of critical surgeries or treatment, for example. He said the federal government and the provinces are likely to start by sharing data, and from there ironing out "individual nuances" according to specific provinces.
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