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In question period, the NDP asked about the shortage of family doctors, saying more than six million Canadians lack one and calling for annual health funding increases of six percent to support primary care. The Liberal minister replied that health care is a government priority and that she would meet provincial and territorial counterparts the following week to work on improving access to basic care.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Gord Johns

NDP
“More than six million Canadians do not have a family doctor. Having one keeps people healthier and takes pressure off emergency rooms, but our government spends very little on primary care compared to other countries. I want the Prime Minister to increase health funding by six percent a year so we have stable money for family doctors.”
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Mr. Speaker, more than six million Canadians do not have a family doctor, yet having one means better health outcomes, earlier treatment and less pressure on emergency rooms and hospitals. Family physicians provide more than half of medical services, but Canada invests just 4% of health spending in primary care, half the OECD average. Investing in primary care is nation building. Health ministers meet next week, looking for certainty. Will the Prime Minister restore the 6% health transfer escalator and deliver stable, predictable funding for primary care?

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