Today, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan signed a bilateral agreement outlining how the province plans to invest approximately $158 million in targeted funding over five years as part of a ten-year federal financial commitment of close to $350 million to improve access to home and community care, and mental health and addiction services.
Today, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan signed a bilateral agreement outlining how the province plans to invest its share of new targeted federal health care funding.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, federal Minister of Health, and the Honourable Jim Reiter, Minister of Health, Province of Saskatchewan, will sign a bilateral agreement.
Today, Health Canada launched a public consultation on a framework for palliative care in Canada. A framework will help support improved access to palliative care and will provide a useful reference point across jurisdictions to help identify opportunities, address gaps, and share promising practices.