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LONDON, Ont. — The provinces won't be signing individual deals on health-care funding with the federal government, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday.

Speaking at an announcement in London, Ont., Ford said he always consults with the 12 other premiers on their push for more health funding. He said earlier this month that Ontario is willing to accept some strings attached to an increased Canada Health Transfer, as long as there is some"flexibility" included.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the funding increase will only happen if the provinces agree to reform and improve their health-care systems.

 

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