Premier Doug Ford is hinting the 35 per cent federal funding the provinces and territories are seeking to bolster struggling health-care systems is not set in stone.
that a deal — which he warned may not be inked at the meeting — is about more than the extra $28 billion the premiers are seeking. Patient outcomes are also a priority, he said.
“Even a large province like ourselves can’t sustain the health system without the support of the federal government,”said in Brampton, where he announced the civic centre will undergo renovations to become the home of the new Toronto Metropolitan University medical school in 2025. “I believe we’re going to get a deal. I’m very, very confident,” he added before leaving for an afternoon conference call with premiers and territorial leaders.Behind-the-scenes talks have been taking place for months as all sides work toward an agreement on predictable increases in health transfers from the federal government, along with separate bilateral agreements with the provinces to spend the money on “shared” priorities.
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