Canada’s premiers say “no progress” has been made in health-care funding discussions with Ottawa as conferences between federal and provincial well being ministers wrapped up Tuesday.

Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos was in Vancouver for 2 days of discussions together with his provincial and territorial counterparts as provinces and territories continued their push for extra federal money for well being providers.

But earlier than the conferences may conclude, premiers launched a media assertion saying that “no progress” had been made and repeated their request for a gathering with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

“Canadians should be able to receive high quality, health services now and for the future. It is time for the prime minister to honour his commitment and come to the table,” Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson stated within the assertion.

The provinces and territories have been united in calling on the federal authorities to spice up its share of health-care prices from 22 per cent to 35 per cent. They additionally desire a first ministers’ assembly to debate the Canada Health Transfer (CHT).

Speaking to reporters following Tuesday’s conferences, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix stated the ministers had deliberate a joint press convention with Duclos, however Duclos backed out following the premiers’ assertion.

“That’s entirely fair of the federal government to do,” Dix stated. “But I think it’s disappointing. I’m not sure it sends the best message.”

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Dulcos stated Ottawa is able to decide to a rise in funding for the provinces and territories, however they need to decide to increasing the usage of widespread key well being indicators and to constructing a “world-class” well being knowledge system for the nation.

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As the second day of conferences between the federal authorities and provincial well being leaders ended, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the federal authorities will broaden well being transfers to provinces.

At an unrelated press convention earlier Tuesday, Trudeau instructed the provinces have been gradual to enhance well being providers.

“If provinces continue to not improve their health-care delivery services, it’s no surprise Canadians are getting more and more frustrated,” he stated.

“It’s not just about money. It’s about creating a stronger, more robust health-care system across the country.”

Dix stated the provinces and territories are dedicated to enhancing well being providers however want extra sources to take action.

“When people ask, ‘Where is the money going? Is it going to go to health care?’ You bet it’s going to go to health care,” Dix stated.

“Provincial jurisdictions are fundamentally changing and investing more in our health-care system and to succeed in the long run, we need partners in the federal government to join us.”