This new federal money includes several elements, including $25 million earmarked for bilateral deals with each individual province and territory to be aimed at targeted measures responsive to the unique needs of each region.At least two of Atlantic Canada’s four premiers have already held at least one meeting with Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc to start negotiations on their bilateral health accords.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston met with Duclos and LeBlanc last week in their respective provinces, and both shared positive feedback on social media indicating their willingness to work collaboratively with the federal government.Houston described his meeting with the two federal ministers as “great”, adding that “when it comes to improving health care for Nova Scotians, our government will always be a partner, not an obstacle.
Furey said he discussed his province’s “alignment of shared priorities” with Duclos and LeBlanc, “building on the health accord and our plan to improve the health-care system for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”Altogether, Ottawa will send $196.1 billion to the provinces and territories over the next 10 years under the new funding agreement.
King will host a news conference in Charlottetown at 11:15 a.m. AT, where he will be accompanied by Furey, Houston and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs.Related News