Minister Girard would prefer additional money for health. (Photo: Canadian Press)
Quebec – The Quebec government wants to withdraw from the federal dental care program and seek compensation.
“Quebec already has a dental care program as funding, so we’re asking for a withdrawal with reimbursement,” Finance Minister Eric Girard said Wednesday morning.
Mr. Girard states that negotiations with the federal government will take place, but he thinks that Quebec could receive about $3 billion more over five years.
The minister would prefer additional money for health. “Before creating new systems, we must adequately train the ones we already have.”
Dental care is the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) demand that a minority Liberal government be in power until 2025.
The finance minister also makes a connection between this partnership and the federal deficit, which will be $40 billion for 2023−2024.
“It’s certain” [les libéraux] he made decisions based on the fact that he is a minority government and that they have an agreement with the New Democratic Party. It is certain that there are more costs than what analysts expected, “Eric Girard” said.
Despite everything, he says he’s not worried about Canada’s debt balance.
For conditional compensation?
Jean-Yves Duclos, the federal minister of health, says he is open to the government’s request from the Coalition for the Future of Quebec (CAQ), but says the reimbursement will be conditional on what is used for dental care in Quebec.
Dental care is essential for both Quebecers and other Canadians. […] We want Quebecers to be as happy as the rest of Canadians,” he said Wednesday morning.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained cautious, but did not close the door. “I am open to having conversations with Francis Legault,” he said.
The federal budget table on Tuesday is pursuing the implementation of a dental care program whose cost is estimated at $13 billion over five years.
Quebec – The Quebec government wants to withdraw from the federal dental care program and seek compensation.
“Quebec already has a dental care program as funding, so we’re asking for a withdrawal with reimbursement,” Finance Minister Eric Girard said Wednesday morning.
Mr. Girard states that negotiations with the federal government will take place, but he thinks that Quebec could receive about $3 billion more over five years.
The minister would prefer additional money for health. “Before creating new systems, we must adequately train the ones we already have,” he added.
Dental care is the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) demand that a minority Liberal government be in power until 2025.
The Minister of Finance also makes a connection between this company and the federal deficit, which will be $40 billion for 2023−2024.
“It’s certain” [les libéraux] he made decisions based on the fact that he is a minority government and that they have an agreement with the New Democratic Party. It is certain that there are more expenses than what analysts expect, “Eric Girard” said.
Despite everything, he says he’s not worried about Canada’s debt balance.
For conditional compensation?
Federal minister Jean-Yves Duclos said he is open to the Quebec government’s (CAQ) request, but says the compensation is conditional on dental care being used in Quebec.
Dental care is essential for both Quebecers and other Canadians. […] We want Quebecers to be as happy as the rest of Canadians,” he said Wednesday morning.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remained cautious, but did not close the door. “I am open to having conversations with Francis Legault,” he said.
The federal budget table on Tuesday is pursuing the implementation of a dental care program whose cost is estimated at $13 billion over five years.
