Budget 2016

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Re: Budget 2016

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There is some dialogue in Chapter 5 of the budget document http://www.budget.gc.ca/2016/docs/plan/ch5-en.html including a commitment to negotiate a new deal. There appears to be some minor bits of money here and there for targeted initiatives.
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AltaRed wrote:There is some dialogue in Chapter 5 of the budget document http://www.budget.gc.ca/2016/docs/plan/ch5-en.html including a commitment to negotiate a new deal. There appears to be some minor bits of money here and there for targeted initiatives.
Yes, thank you.

Here is the discussion in its entirety, worth quoting because it says so little:
Strengthening Canada's Health Care System

Canada's publicly funded health care system is a source of pride and a defining value for Canadians, who rely on it for timely access to universal, high-quality services based on need, not ability to pay. However, while Canada's health care system has served Canadians well, it must be strengthened to better meet the needs of patients as changes in demographics, disease patterns and technology continue to shift the delivery of care into homes and communities.

The Government is committed to working in partnership with provinces and territories to negotiate a new multi-year health accord that will improve health care in Canada and boost health outcomes for all Canadians. The Minister of Health has begun discussions with her provincial and territorial counterparts to enhance the affordability and accessibility of prescription drugs, improve access to home care and mental health services, and support pan‑Canadian innovation in the delivery of health services.

As these discussions are ongoing, this budget provides immediate investments to support pan-Canadian progress on accord priorities in the form of support for innovations within the health care system. In addition, Budget 2016 announces initiatives that will help Canadians maintain and improve their health, including through expanding access to nutritious food in the North, enhancing food safety, providing funding for specific men's and women's health initiatives, improving vaccine uptake and coverage, and investing in concussion protocols.

Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement

The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Government of Canada that is dedicated to accelerating health care improvements and efficiencies. Budget 2016 proposes to provide $39 million over three years, starting in 2016–17, to the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement to support its ongoing efforts to identify and introduce innovations in the health care system.

Canada Health Infoway

Canada Health Infoway is a not-for-profit corporation created in 2001 that provides leadership and facilitates collaboration with the provinces and territories on accelerating the development and adoption of electronic health systems. Budget 2016 proposes to provide $50 million over two years, starting in 2016–17, to Canada Health Infoway to support short-term digital health activities in e-prescribing and telehomecare.
Basically,they intend to discuss drugs, home care, mental health, and innovation with the provinces. No mention of the looming funding crisis.

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AltaRed wrote: 22 Mar 2016 20:12 Ah, but is there anything in there for restrictions on use of CCPC's? The scuttlebutt pre-budget was along the lines of needing at least 3 arms length employees to get value from CCPC....not that I am against putting the squeeze on those who used it primarily for income splitting.
There was a bit of a delay, but it's here. Bill Morneau will be announcing a government initiative to stop the use of CCPCs as income splitting devices. I understand that there is to be a consultation period, but I think that the decision has been made.

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