Discussion · Government Orders
Andréanne Larouche Bloc Québécois
“Quebec wants the federal government to renew the health transfer deal before it ends next spring, with funding growing by at least 5% each year. Health care belongs to the provinces. I want to know what the member thinks of Quebec's request.”
“Mr. Speaker, my colleague herself raised the issue of health transfers. In a few minutes—we can hear the buzz in the House—the budget will be presented. We know that Quebec’s request, made earlier this week, has two priorities. Quebec’s new finance minister has asked for the current health transfer agreement to be renewed. It is set to expire next spring. Minister Marceau is also asking that the agreement include a minimum annual growth rate of 5%. What does my colleague think of this entirely legitimate request from Quebec, given that health care falls within its jurisdiction?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, my colleague herself raised the issue of health transfers. In a few minutes—we can hear the buzz in the House—the budget will be presented. We know that Quebec’s request, made earlier this week, has two priorities. Quebec’s new finance minister has asked for the current health transfer agreement to be renewed. It is set to expire next spring. Minister Marceau is also asking that the agreement include a minimum annual growth rate of 5%. What does my colleague think of this entirely legitimate request from Quebec, given that health care falls within its jurisdiction?