Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway says Federal Offer gives Provinces More Tools to Further Improve Health Care

Feb 10, 2023 | Local News

Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway says new health care funding for the provinces proposed

Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway.

by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is significant and transformational.

In a meeting with the Premiers this week, Trudeau presented a federal offer that would see transfers to the provinces rise by $196 billion over the next 10 years, including $46.2 billion in new funding.

Kelloway says it’s a monumental announcement.

Kelloway says this announcement gives the provinces more tools to further improve health care.

Kelloway says what he likes about this deal is it further enhances the commitment to the public health system.

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