Nipissing-Timiskaming tMP Anthony Rota says every Canadian deserves to get the health care they need whenever and wherever they need it.
"But right now, the system is not living up to that promise with outdated technology, long wait times, and reduced hours at community clinics and hospitals across the country." Rota said in a news release.
Ontario and the federal government have reached a 10-year deal in principle on health care, paving the way for both sides to iron out the details of how the new money will be spent.
See: Ontario, federal government reach agreement in principle on health care
Rota is touting the government's promise of $198.6 billion over 10 years to improve healthcare services.
Earlier this week, Rota toured the North Bay Regional Health Centre to speak with doctors, nurses, and management about how to make health care better.
“This was an opportunity to have an open dialogue about what needs there are in health care and how the federal government can assist in meeting those needs,” says Rota.
The MP met with Dr. Taylor Lougheed, Chief of Emergency Medicine and Dr. Melanie O’Grady, Medical Director of Family Practice, "to discuss some important issues and to give me their point of view of what they do every."
