Health funding issue bringing some MPs back early
Health funding issue bringing some MPs back early
The House of Commons doesn't resume sitting until next week but MPs on the health committee will be coming to Ottawa early for a special meeting on the government's controversial health-care funding plan. The NDP used a procedural tactic to request a Thursday meeting and will use it try to force the committee to undertake a study of the new funding plan that was abruptly announced by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in December. "We think that this is a very critical and emerging issue that needs to be addressed by the health committee," the NDP's health critic and deputy leader, Libby Davies, said in an interview.
The original article, Health funding issue bringing some MPs back earlyHealth funding issue bringing some MPs back early was published on January 24, 2012 in CBC News. Author(s): Meagan Fitzpatrick
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Health-care funding plan must change, premiers say
Health-care funding plan must change, premiers say
Canada's premiers united in Victoria Monday to demand that the federal government reopen its "unprecedented and unacceptable" decisions over health-care funding, even as the prime minister tried to shut the door on further debate…"The premiers were unanimous that the federal government's decision to unilaterally decide funding was unprecedented and unacceptable," B.C. Premier Christy Clark said Monday, speaking as chairwoman of a meeting of 13 provincial and territorial leaders in Victoria. The premiers remain angry after Ottawa imposed a new 10-year health accord last month, without any consultation or negotiation…B.C. NDP MP Libby Davies, who represented the federal Opposition in Victoria Monday, questioned whether Harper is trying to cause division among the premiers.
The original article, Health-care funding plan must change, premiers say was published on January 18, 2012 in Times Colonist. Author(s): Cindy E Harnett, Rob Shaw
Stephen Harper must come back to the bargaining table: NDP
Stephen Harper must come back to the bargaining table: NDP
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January 17, 2012
VICTORIA – New Democrats are demanding that Stephen Harper come back to the bargaining table and work with Canada’s first ministers to come up with a health care agreement ensures adequate health care for Canadians.
“Canada’s premiers are united in their disapproval of the current Harper formula,” said New Democrat Health critic Libby Davies. “This hands-off approach doesn’t work for the provinces and it won’t work for Canadians. Mr. Harper needs to show some leadership and come back to the table. Canadians have been clear – they want better healthcare. So why is our own Prime Minister stepping away from his responsibilities?”
At a time when the differences between provincial health care systems in Canada is growing, federal leadership is required now more than ever to ensure Canadians have access to high quality health care across the country.
“With no leadership from Stephen Harper, we risk having 13 different healthcare systems in the country, which risks the very foundation of Medicare” added NDP Deputy Health critic Anne Minh-Thu Quach. “It’s time our federal government honours its commitments spelled out in the 2003-2004 Health Accords and in the Canada Health Act. New Democrats will continue to press the federal government to get back to the table and negotiate with the provinces in good faith.”
Stephen Harper must come back to the bargaining table: NDP
Walk 4 Justice
Walk 4 Justice
Dear Friends,
I offer my support and solidarity for the Walk 4 Justice, leaving Vancouver May 29th and arriving in Terrace B.C. June 20th 2009.
The tragedy of the missing and murdered women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, in B.C. and across the country requires our immediate attention and action to ensure safety, support, and an end to violence against women.
As we approach National Aboriginal Day we must be united in our resolve to enhance justice for the missing and murdered women.
I applaud the courage and dedication of the people who will join the Walk 4 Justice. I support your determination to join our Aboriginal sisters and all women who face violence, poverty and discrimination. May we all work for the day when respect for human rights and dignity are realized.
Yours truly,
Libby Davies
MP, Vancouver East