The Community Health and Social Services Network, the CHSSN, is pleased to appear before the standing committee to report on results of the road map with respect to improving the health and well-being of Quebec's English-speaking communities.
The CHSSN is a network of 64 community resources, associations, foundations, public institutions, and other stakeholders dedicated to creating partnerships that enhance services and improve health outcomes for English-speaking communities.
Our experience with the road map investments can be summed up by stating that our communities are stronger, the needs of more of its members are being met, and the Quebec health and social services system shows continued willingness to address the needs of English-speaking people.
The key to success has been an implementation agreement between the CHSSN and the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services, through which the CHSSN and its community partners collaborate with Quebec authorities at the provincial, regional, and local levels. Health Canada's innovative and flexible approach to implementing the road map measures has been another key factor in this success.
We are proud of the outcomes and are confident that they are a solid foundation supporting the four priority areas we are proposing for a renewed federal investment in the period ahead.