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House Hansard - 320

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 320 - May/29/24
Hon. Mark Holland
  • May/29/24 8:30:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the federal government covered more than 80% of the cost of the pandemic, an absolutely enormous cost. It was essential. This created an imbalance in the fiscal situations at the provincial and federal levels. Now, the provinces are in a good position to invest money in their systems. That is the case in Quebec. There is a decent health care plan in Quebec, which is a leader in many areas of health. Given that we have invested nearly $200 billion, I would say the money is there, but it is not just a question of money. It is a question of transformation, of changing the way health care services are made available. It is also very important to prevent illness. That is the motivation behind our dental care plan. Access to drugs is absolutely essential as well.
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Context: House Hansard - 320 - May/29/24
Mr. Luc Berthold
  • May/29/24 10:20:26 p.m.
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Madam Chair, can the minister tell us where the money hard drug users are using to buy drugs is coming from?
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Context: House Hansard - 320 - May/29/24
Hon. Mark Holland
  • May/29/24 10:27:43 p.m.
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Madam Chair, drugs for rare diseases are under a separate action, and that money is available: $1.5 billion will be spent.
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