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    Tommy Douglas wrote “Unless there is a concerted effort to apply pressure on the Federal and Provincial governments, the erosion of Medicare will continue unabated and might even be accelerated. Our best hope lies in the Canadian Health Coalition…for the preservation and extension of Medicare.”

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    Some people face greater barriers to health care than others – especially if you are racialized, lower income, or live in a marginalized community.

    Jason MacLean

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    Private health care will not decrease wait times in the public system – on the contrary, wait times would actually increase. This will also worsen the inequities in our system

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    We’re not in favour of anyone being paid to sell their blood or plasma products.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    I am delighted the Canadian Federation of Students has chosen the Canadian Health Coalition. I’m certain the federation will supercharge our mutual efforts to defend and expand public health care.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    This Liberal-NDP agreement has the potential to deliver significant improvements in public health care for patients, families, and frontline workers.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    Of course, governments need to spend more on our overstretched system, and we need to ensure any increases to the Canada Health Transfer provide measurable improvements and accountability in health care for people in Canada.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    Private PCR testing clinics promote a two-tier approach to health care at a time when universal coverage is crucial. Governments must improve funding to ensure equitable access to diagnostic services.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    Time is running out for the Liberal government to meet its commitment to lower drug costs for Canadians.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    Health Minister Duclos must ensure any increases to federal health transfers to provinces improve services and programs, including pharmacare and long-term care.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    Voters supported his government’s direction, but were unconvinced Justin Trudeau would get the job done without pressure and support from other parties in a minority government.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    After election day, we need MPs who are dedicated to a strong and expanded public health care system.

    Pauline Worsfold, RN

    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition
    There is no short-term fix for long-term care. We need federal funding for long-term care to be tied to provincial compliance with national standards, and to transitioning for-profit providers out of the system

    Pauline Worsfold, RN
    Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition

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