Discussion · Oral Questions
Marjorie Michel Liberal
“Planning to spend $50 million is not the same as actually paying it out. I did not know this group was given money. We are reviewing what this group does, but Canada still needs better health data systems.”
“Mr. Speaker, I was unaware that I had given the organization money. There is a big difference between budgeting for $50 million and actually disbursing it. What I want to say to the opposition is that, as I already told them, we are currently reviewing the organization’s mandate. At the same time, I would argue that, yes, Canadians need connected health systems. We need health data infrastructure across the country.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I was unaware that I had given the organization money. There is a big difference between budgeting for $50 million and actually disbursing it. What I want to say to the opposition is that, as I already told them, we are currently reviewing the organization’s mandate. At the same time, I would argue that, yes, Canadians need connected health systems. We need health data infrastructure across the country.