In its budget announcement on March 22, the government said it would provide $39 million over three years, starting in 2016-17, to the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement.
The aim is to support the foundation’s ongoing efforts to identify and introduce innovations in the health-care system.
“As our population ages, more of us will depend on our health care system and on timely access to high-quality care, regardless of where we live, or our ability to pay,” said Finance Minister Bill Morneau during the budget announcement.
“Protecting the integrity of our health-care system is of utmost importance to our government. We know that innovation, collaboration and partnerships are a critical part of the solution.”
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The government also said the minister of health is in discussions with territorial and provincial ministers of health, health sector stakeholders and Canadians on how best to invest in the system for long-term benefit.
“Home care and a patient-centred approach are part of these discussions, and our government is committed to providing the federal leadership needed in health care for the benefit of all Canadians,” said Morneau.