Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Sep 2016
Provinces push for more federal health spending as senior population grows
29 September 2016 - Canadian provinces with older-than-average populations are pushing Ottawa to boost health transfers based on demographics as part of a new national health accord.
The provinces and territories are also expressing increased frustration with the federal Liberals over an apparent unwillingness to discuss increased federal spending on health.
Preparing for a rise in health-care costs as baby boomers retire is shaping up as a key point of contention as federal Health Minister Jane Philpott prepares for an October 18 meeting with the provinces and territories on health care system reform.
