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Mrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît, BQ)

Dec/5/22 12:15:30 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Madam Speaker, I listened carefully to my colleague's speech. I agree with him. There are a number of things missing from this economic statement. I would like him to comment on the absence of the health transfers that are so important for all provinces, which are currently under a lot of pressure to meet needs and provide services. The money is in Ottawa, but the needs are in the provinces. Does my colleague also think that there is something major missing with regard to health transfers?

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Mr. Eric Duncan

Dec/5/22 12:16:07 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Madam Speaker, I thank my Bloc Québécois colleague for her question and the opportunity to practise my second language this afternoon. I agree with the question in general. On the health file, there is a major crisis in every province and every region of this country. We need leadership from the federal government and the Minister of Health. The government made a commitment to put more money into Canada's health transfer system. Every province will need more money and a five- to 10-year plan to increase health care services. Yes, a lot of things were missing from this economic statement, health transfers in particular.

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Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)

Dec/5/22 12:44:25 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Madam Speaker, I would argue differently from what the member has said with regard to the issue of health care. This is a government that makes health care for all Canadians a high priority. It does that by reaching accords with the provinces and territories. It does that through historic amounts of federal dollars going toward provinces and territories for the financing of health care. It does that by recognizing our important health care issues, whether they are long-term care issues, mental health issues or issues related to dental care. These are all important issues that Canadians have, and I know, from my own constituents' perspectives, that constituents want the federal government to continue to play a role in health care. I am wondering if my colleague could provide her thoughts and beliefs about the Canada Health Act and the expectation that Canadians have in general that the federal government—

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Mr. Richard Lehoux (Beauce, CPC)

Dec/5/22 12:46:51 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Madam Speaker, I congratulate my colleague from Salaberry—Suroît on her speech, I would like to hear her thoughts on the following. Yes, health is important, but it is healthy food that leads to good health. Last week, I was in touch with with several food banks in my riding. To my great surprise, I learned that there has been a significant increase in the use of food banks, an increase of more than 25%. A third of clients who who use food banks are children. In the current budget, I did not see much money to support food banks and to help children. What does my colleague think of that?

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Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)

Dec/5/22 2:46:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank our colleague for asking this very important question. Indeed, our children are very sick these days. Respiratory viruses are spreading very quickly, causing tremendous damage to our families and causing parents and grandparents to worry. Our health care workers are having a very tough time. That is why we need to procure vaccines, take public health measures. That is also why the Canadian government must continue to support the provinces and territories in doing the difficult work of taking care of workers and hospitals at this difficult time.

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The Speaker

Dec/5/22 2:47:59 p.m.
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Before the health minister answers, I just want to remind members about talking across the aisle. It is nice to see people getting along and talking well together, but it gets in the way of question period. I just want to remind them that if they really want to talk they can just take a couple of minutes, go outside and then come back when they have everything settled. The hon. Minister of Health.

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Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)

Dec/5/22 2:48:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, there have never been as many hospitalizations of children with the flu in the history of Canada as there are at the present time. That means we have to take care of our children. Vaccination works. It is free for the flu and COVID-19 everywhere across Canada. Public health measures also matter and work. We at the federal level are going to continue to support provinces and territories with historic amounts invested in support of their important work.

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Mr. Sean Casey (Charlottetown, Lib.)

Dec/5/22 3:19:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following three reports of the Standing Committee on Health. The sixth report is entitled “Supplementary Estimates (B), 2022-23: Vote 1b under Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Votes 1b and 5b under Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Votes 1b and 10b under Department of Health, Votes 1b, 5b and 10b under Public Health Agency of Canada”.

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Mrs. Julie Vignola (Beauport—Limoilou, BQ)

Dec/5/22 5:57:50 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Madam Speaker, the environment is vital to our lives. Without the environment, we would not be able to eat, breathe or build ourselves a shelter. I understand that oil is a major source of energy and revenue in my hon. colleague's region. That said, we must consider the situation as a whole. Any attack on the environment is an attack on people's health. Does my colleague believe that it is important to implement better transition measures for workers, youth and industries in his region and others to ensure an adequate, healthy energy transition for all?

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Mr. Michael Barrett

Dec/5/22 6:27:43 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Madam Speaker, the federal health transfer has been on the minds of all Canadians over the last two years with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the premiers have been asking to meet with the Prime Minister. They made some requests with respect to the Canada health transfer, and the Prime Minister refused to meet with them. It is an absence of leadership we have seen from the government on this file, and there are real consequences for Canadians across this country. It is time for real leadership there. The Prime Minister should meet the minimum obligations of being the Prime Minister, actually sit down with the premiers and do the work.

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