CMA: Government Promise Tracker

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Government Promise Tracker

[ http://www.demandaplan.ca/promise_track ... ssociation ]

During the election campaign the Liberal Party of Canada presented commitments in their campaign platform “New Plan For A Strong Middle Class”.

After winning the election and forming government, the Prime Minister Trudeau laid out the priorities for his cabinet ministers in the ministerial mandate letters. These letters made it clear that health care was once again being given the attention it deserves within the federal government. In fact, the health of Canadians was identified as a priority in the letters of six of his ministers.

The CMA is focusing on the promises that relate to health and seniors care. On this page you will find information on progress to-date as well as tools to assist DemandAPlan supporters in engaging in the political process.

Promises

Will negotiate a new Health Accord with the provinces and territories, including a long-term agreement on funding.

Will increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement for single, low-income seniors by 10%

Will make the Compassionate Care Benefit more flexible – not just for family members who are at risk of death – by providing access to six months of benefits.

Will invest $3 billion, over the next four years, to deliver more and better home care services for all Canadians. This includes more access to high-quality in-home caregivers, financial support for family care, and, when necessary, palliative care.

Will develop a pan-Canadian collaboration on health innovation, and will improve access to necessary prescription medications. Will join with the provinces and territories to buy drugs in bulk.

Will budget $20 million to create two new centres of excellence in veteran’s care, including one with specialization in mental health, PTSD, and related issues for both veterans and first responders

Will introduce a new Seniors Price Index to make sure OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits keep up with seniors’ actual rising costs.

Will restore the eligibility age for the OASD at 65.

Will invest almost $20 billion more in Canada’s social infrastructure over the next decade

Will prioritize investments in affordable housing and seniors’ facilities.

Will make high-quality mental health services more available to Canadians – including our veterans and first responders.

Will invest $100 million each year to expand the circle of support for veteran’s.