Telemedecine networks have already been operating for several years in northern Manitoba, Ontario and Alberta. Telemedecine plays a very important role in improving access to health care services. In fact, many communities are visited regularly by physicians, who now offer their services more frequently using telemedecine networks. Manitoba and British Columbia have just announced a virtual service that will be coordinated at the provincial level.
We are in the process of financing the increase in costs related to telemedecine networks, since their use will increase because of COVID-19. We fully support access to telemedecine networks, especially since they are necessary in the current circumstances.