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Inks $1.2 Billion Health Deal with Federal Government"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4905\" class=\"elementor elementor-4905\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0b82638 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0b82638\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-08a6cac\" data-id=\"08a6cac\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-128b0fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"128b0fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"tagk\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tCanada Immigration News\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8649a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8649a50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">B.C. Sets Precedent as First Province to Secure $1.2 Billion Health Agreement with Ottawa<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d241fab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d241fab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Canada&#8217;s Health Minister champions the groundbreaking $1.2-billion bilateral funding agreement with British Columbia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as a transformative model for federal-provincial cooperation in addressing the nation&#8217;s healthcare challenges.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>A Collaborative Approach to Healthcare Challenges<br \/><\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mark Holland, speaking at the agreement signing at Vancouver General Hospital, emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to healthcare challenges.<\/span><b> The agreement seeks to foster partnership between federal and provincial authorities to find solutions and improve healthcare delivery.<\/b><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>National Health Accord and Quebec&#8217;s Stand<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>This agreement is a vital component of the $196-billion, 10-year national health accord offered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to provinces earlier this year.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> While most provinces have agreed in principle, Quebec remains an exception, with ongoing talks aimed at resolving differences.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>Enhancing Patient Care in B.C.<br \/><\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>The agreement includes a comprehensive action plan for the next three years in British Columbia,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with a focus on innovating care delivery at 83 acute-care sites, primarily hospitals. This plan aims to establish minimum nurse-patient ratios, ensuring more attentive patient care.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>Boosting Healthcare Workforce and Mental Health Services<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The federal funding will also contribute to recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals. <\/span><b>It will increase the number of Foundry centers in B.C. from 16 to 35, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">addressing mental health and wellness among young people.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>Prioritizing Youth Mental Health<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>B.C. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Jennifer Whiteside highlights the importance of youth health and wellness initiatives. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Addressing issues like addiction early on can prevent more complex and costly treatment down the road.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>Collaborative Efforts with First Nations<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>The B.C. government commits to collaborating with the First Nations Health Authority to enhance access to culturally appropriate and trauma-informed treatment and care. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This partnership also aims to expand access to mental health and addiction services amidst the ongoing overdose crisis.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>B.C. Sets a Precedent<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>British Columbia becomes the first province to sign a tailored funding agreement with the federal government <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">as part of the national health accord. This development sets the stage for other provinces to follow suit.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>Urgency of Signing Agreements<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) urges swift agreement signings to unlock essential healthcare funding.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CMA President Dr. Kathleen Ross underscores the significance of accountability and data access in this transformative process.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #4c7a9d\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p><b>The $1.2-billion healthcare agreement between Canada and British Columbia signifies a shift towards collaborative healthcare solutions. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With a focus on improving patient care, workforce development, and mental health services, this agreement aims to elevate Canada&#8217;s healthcare system to new heights.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96feb90 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"96feb90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beacanadian.com\/app\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\"><p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beacanadian.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8a44ca8\" data-id=\"8a44ca8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f04292 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f04292\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf5bebf\" data-id=\"cf5bebf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a2795 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39a2795\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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