Based on a hypothetical scenario where the government provides a large percentage of the funding for a national program and progressively decreases its share over time, for example by not indexing its contribution or through a reduction, as we have seen in the past, the provinces would inevitably need to make difficult choices. They would have to either reduce the coverage or continue to cover the costs. There would be financial pressure on the provinces that opt to continue the coverage as initially agreed.
On May 23rd, 2024. See this statement in context.