â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Federal health care funding to be discussed during ministers meeting in Vancouver

B-C Health Minister Adrian Dix says it’s time for the federal government to step up to the plate.

Dix and his 12 fellow provincial and territorial health ministers are meeting with their federal counterparts in Vancouver today (Monday) and tomorrow.

They’ll be renewing their call for more federal healthcare funding from Jean-Yves Duclos (doo-CLOH).

They want to see the federal share of health care expenses increase from 22 percent to 35 percent.

But the federal government has argued that its contribution is much higher than the provinces claim.

Dix says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been unwilling to engage in discussions on the issue.

The shortage of family doctors, and mental health support for medical staff hard hit by the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, will also be under discussion.

– with files from Vista Radio newswire

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

Missing Woman Last Seen in Quesnel Found Deceased

RCMP report on July 11, 2025, they have found Alice Chingee deceased. Chingee was reported missing on July 18, 2024.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Mount Polley Production is Up in 2nd Quarter Report

Mount Polley Mine's second quarter report, released in July, reports that the Mine's production in copper, gold, and ore milled is up compared to the reports in the same time last year.
- Advertisement -