ICYMI Week of Feb. 13: Next steps for collaboration in Canadian health care

Last week, following a meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's provincial and territorial premiers, the PM unveiled a federal health funding plan that would see $46-billion in new funding, and a 5-per-cent CHT escalator ?over the next 10 years.

Upon careful consideration, Premiers have decided to accept the health care funding proposal, agreeing to commit to improving how health data is "collected, shared, used and reported to Canadians to promote greater transparency on results, and to help manage public health emergencies."

As Dr. Alika Lafontaine told CBC News this week, "For years we've been putting additional money into the system hoping that things work out. Now, we can actually track and see with great detail whether those things are going to happen."

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The next phase includes bilateral agreements, and as Dr. Lafontaine says, "the faster we can get these done, the faster we can start to see those effects filter down to the front line."

Planning for a Stronger Workforce

As we look to build a better future for health care, we must ensure the next generation of health workers are well-equipped to deal with whatever challenges lie ahead, starting with thorough health human resource planning.

Health Summit Series: The Next Generation Workforce

Next week, we'll be hosting the third and final event in the CMA’s?Health Summit Series: Bold Choices in Health Care. We've discussed in great detail what action must be taken to rebuild the health system. Now we pose the question: what needs to change now and in the future to ensure the next generation of health workers is safe, secure and thriving? What will it take to attract, train and retain them?

The event takes place on Wednesday February 22 at 7 pm ET. We'll hear from Dr. Marcia Anderson, physician and Indigenous health advocate, Sara Fung, registered nurse and health podcaster, Dr. Sarah Hanafi, resident physician, and Dr. Kevin Smith, President & CEO, University Health Network.

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Gearing Up for the CMA 2024-25 Presidency

This week, we heard from CMA president-elect candidates Dr. Cory Baillie, Dr. Anthony Battad, Dr. José Fran?ois, and Dr. Joss Reimer about what they hope to accomplish if elected CMA President and their vision for the future of health care in Canada.

ICYMI, watch CMA's Meet the Candidates event ??