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Federal government cutbacks and delays in health care funding have imposed tragic costs on Canadians, the Canadian Medical Association tells Ottawa. The government is urged to deliver on its promised "contingent" $2 billion for health care, provide an additional $1.5 billion over five years, and act quickly on other measures to meet urgent and neglected needs. Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, Ottawa, September 28, 2003.
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It's a pleasure to address the Standing Committee on Finance today as part of your pre-budget consultations.
While I can understand that in some quarters, perhaps even among parliamentarians, there is a sense of health fatigue, if this year has taught us anything, it is that we must remain vigilant to ensure the health and safety of Canadians. SARS and other emerging threats have clearly illustrated the dangers of being complacent.
The CMA brief contains a number of important recommendations that address long-term issues and challenges of accessibility, sustainability and accountability, issues that are essential to the care and treatment of patients. However, since the Committee is focusing on immediate priorities, I will focus my remarks on three areas:
1) Addressing the number one health care crisis: Shortages of health providers.
2) Protecting public health and safety.
3) Delivering on the Health Accord promise.
Shortage of health providers
The shortage of health providers is the single most important challenge facing health care in...
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