—the CMA recommends that pilot studies be undertaken to explore tax credits and/or direct compensation for informal caregivers for their work, and to expand programs for informal caregivers who provide guaranteed access to respite services in emergency situations.
Finally, the government should increase RRSP limits and explore opportunities to provide pension vehicles for self-employed Canadians.
Mr. Chair, a fuller set of recommendations is contained in our report, Health Care Transformation in Canada: Change that Works. Care that Lasts. These include universal access to prescription drugs, greater use of health information technology, and the immediate construction of long-term care facilities.
We urge the committee to consider both our short-term recommendations and our longer-term vision for transforming Canada's health care system.
Thank you.