Carolyn Bennett at the Health Committee

On May 14th, 2009. See this statement in context.

May 14th, 2009 / 3:50 p.m.

Liberal

Carolyn Bennett Liberal St. Paul's, ON

But, Minister, my concern is that you cannot do a plan unless there's public health infrastructure.

In the line item under “Grants”, and “Grants to individuals and organizations in support of public health infrastructure”, last year it was $325 million, and this year it's $137 million. How can they effect their plan if they have less money for infrastructure?

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