The NDP Leader has requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons, saying he’s particularly concerned about the ‘escalating’ problems in children’s hospitals across Canada
says his party is prepared to withdraw from the supply and confidence agreement he signed with the Liberals if there is no federal action to address the health-care crisis.in the House of Commons to avoid triggering an election before 2025. In exchange, the Liberals have promised to make progress on a number of NDP priorities, including health care.
“If we don’t see action on health care, we absolutely reserve the right to withdraw our support,” Singh said at a news conference Monday. Singh said he’s particularly concerned about the “escalating” problems in children’s hospitals across the country. He has requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons as hospitals deal with an influx of sick kids.Just last week, CHEO, the children’s hospital in Ottawa, called in support from the Canadian Red Cross to bolster staff who are treating record numbers of babies and children with respiratory illnesses.
Singh wrote to the House Speaker giving notice of the NDP’s request, citing these examples and other developments across Canada.He says urgent action by the government should be informed by the debate of parliamentarians.
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