Bill C-237 (Historical)

National Framework for Diabetes Act

An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes

This bill is from the 43rd Parliament, 2nd session, which ended in August 2021.

Sponsor

Sonia Sidhu Liberal

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

Status

This bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment provides for the development of a national framework designed to support improved access for Canadians to diabetes prevention and treatment.

Similar bills

C-237 (43rd Parliament, 1st session) National Framework for Diabetes Act

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-237s:

C-237 (2022) An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Canada Health Act

C-237 (2016) Candidate Gender Equity Act

C-237 (2013) An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (deposit in lakes)

Votes

June 2, 2021 Passed 3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes

March 10, 2021 Passed 2nd reading of Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes

Debate Summary

This is a computer-generated summary of the speeches below. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.

Bill C-237 aims to establish a national framework for diabetes prevention and treatment in Canada, involving collaboration with provinces, indigenous groups, and stakeholders.

Liberal

Supports bill C-237: The Liberal party strongly supports Bill C-237 to establish a national framework for diabetes, recognizing its critical impact on millions of Canadians.
Addresses rising prevalence and costs: Members emphasize the alarming increase in diabetes cases, highlighting the serious health complications and significant economic burden on Canada's healthcare system.
Advocates for prevention and awareness: The framework should prioritize prevention through awareness, education on healthy lifestyles, and address health inequities affecting vulnerable communities.
Promotes collaboration and research: The bill encourages collaboration across governments and stakeholders, leveraging Canada's legacy in diabetes research, including the discovery of insulin.

Conservative

Supports creating a framework: Conservatives see the bill as a positive step towards establishing a national framework for diabetes prevention and treatment and support sending it to committee for further study.
Lack of financial transparency: Concerns exist regarding the bill's financial implications, which are not fully known, making it difficult to vote without more transparency on government spending.
Respect provincial jurisdiction: The framework must respect provincial jurisdiction over healthcare delivery, requiring consultation with provinces and territories for effective national objectives.
Improve disability tax credit access: Conservatives advocate for improving access to the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Plan for diabetics, including broadening eligibility and ensuring fair administration by the CRA.

NDP

Supports national diabetes framework: The NDP supports Bill C-237, which requires the Minister of Health to develop a national framework for diabetes prevention and treatment in consultation with stakeholders.
Advocates for universal pharmacare: A national approach must include universal public pharmacare to ensure all Canadians with diabetes can access necessary medications, devices, and supplies like test strips and insulin pumps.
Framework must include key elements: The national strategy should be based on the Diabetes 3600 framework, support Indigenous-led programs, prioritize food sovereignty, and improve access to care and treatment.
Calls for immediate action: Despite knowing the severe consequences of diabetes, there has been a lack of real action. The party stresses the urgent need to move beyond debate and implement solutions now.

Bloc

Supports bill C-237 conditionally: The Bloc supports the bill and the development of a national framework, provided it fully respects Quebec's jurisdiction over health care.
Fund diabetes research: Members stress the importance of investing more funding in research to find a cure and improve treatment and management of diabetes.
Promote prevention and healthy living: The party emphasizes the need for prevention strategies, including promoting healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and healthy eating habits.

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National Framework for Diabetes ActPrivate Members' Business

March 8th, 2021 / noon

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

Pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, the recorded division stands deferred until Wednesday, March 10, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

The House resumed from March 8 consideration of the motion that Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

National Framework for Diabetes ActPrivate Members' Business

March 10th, 2021 / 3:40 p.m.

The Speaker Anthony Rota

Pursuant to order made on Monday, January 25, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-237, under Private Members' Business.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #66

National Framework for Diabetes ActPrivate Members' Business

March 10th, 2021 / 3:55 p.m.

The Speaker Anthony Rota

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)