Canada’s Premiers gathering in Victoria this July
As Chair of the Council of the Federation, BC Premier John Horgan will host his counterparts from across the country in Victoria on July 11-12.
Premiers from every province and territory in Canada are expected to debate in style at the Fairmont Empress. The premiers will discuss national issues, including a call for the federal government to increase health care funding.
“Canada’s public health-care system began as a 50/50 partnership, but the federal government’s contribution has shrunk to just 22%,” Horgan said in a news release. “This is not sustainable for our health-care system and we cannot afford to wait. Today, I renew my call to the federal government to provide their fair share and cover 35% of the costs.”
Premiers from every province and territory in Canada are expected to debate in style at the Fairmont Empress. The premiers will discuss national issues, including a call for the federal government to increase health care funding.
“Canada’s public health-care system began as a 50/50 partnership, but the federal government’s contribution has shrunk to just 22%,” Horgan said in a news release. “This is not sustainable for our health-care system and we cannot afford to wait. Today, I renew my call to the federal government to provide their fair share and cover 35% of the costs.”
