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Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with the Northwest Territories to improve health care | ||
By: PR Newswire Association LLC. - 13 Feb 2024 | Back to overview list |
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YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Feb. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Canada's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services of the Northwest Territories, announced two bilateral agreements to invest a total amount of more than $36 million to improve health care access and services in the Northwest Territories. Through the Working Together Agreement, the Government of Canada will first provide more than $24 million to support the Northwest Territories' three-year action plan to deliver improvements to its health care system. The plan will:
As well, through the Aging with Dignity Agreement, the Government of Canada will provide more than $12 million to support the Northwest Territories' five-year action plan to age with dignity close to home, with access to home care or care in a safe long-term care facility. This will:
Progress on these initiatives and broader commitments will be measured against targets which the Northwest Territories will publicly report on annually. Through these new agreements, the GNWT will work with the Government of Canada to improve how health information is collected, shared, used and reported to; streamline foreign credential recognition for internationally educated health professionals; facilitate the mobility of key health professionals within Canada; and fulfill shared responsibilities to uphold the Canada Health Act to protect Canadians' access to health care based on need, not the ability to pay. Recognizing the significant disparities in Indigenous health outcomes, the Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories also commit to meaningfully engaging and working together with Indigenous partners to support improved access to quality and culturally appropriate health care services. The Northwest Territories' action plan is informed by continued engagement with its Indigenous partners and recent trilateral discussions involving the federal government. All levels of government will approach health decisions in their respective jurisdictions through a lens that promotes respect and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Northwest Territories and the federal government will continue working together to improve health services for all patients across the territory, including responding to the needs of Indigenous and other underserved and disadvantaged populations. Quotes "These agreements with the Northwest Territories show that working together moves our health care system forward. Both these agreements mean better care for residents and a stronger health care system. The Northwest Territories has unique needs, and these deals are important to deliver better care for the residents of Northwest Territories at every stage of their lives." The Honourable Mark Holland "Through the Working Together bilateral agreement we will be working with the Northwest Territories to integrate mental health and substance use care as a full and equal part of our universal health care system. These agreements will, among other things, strengthen the capacity of family health providers and focus on culturally-informed care to improve access to quality and timely mental health and substance use supports, including for Indigenous Peoples. Together, we must ensure that all Canadians have access to supports and services for their mental health and well-being – when they need them, wherever they need them." The Honourable Ya'ara Saks "Seniors deserve to age with dignity and choice. So they can age on their terms. None of that is possible without a strong health care system. The investments we're making in the Northwest Territories will make it even stronger." The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr. Today's announcement marks a significant investment in the health and well-being of NWT residents and communities. With the Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians and Aging with Dignity agreements, we are reinforcing our dedication to sustainable, culturally respectful, and impactful health initiatives. These agreements will enable us to build upon existing efforts and address critical health care needs across our territory, helping to ensure that every resident receives the care they need, when they need it." The Honourable Lesa Semmler Quick Facts
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