Val Meredith on Health Care

In the House of Commons on February 11th, 1999. See this statement in context.

Health CareOral Question Period

February 11th, 1999 / 2:35 p.m.

Reform

Val Meredith Reform South Surrey—White Rock—Langley, BC

Mr. Speaker, it is very clear to those under the Canada health and social transfer that there are three provinces in this country that pay more.

I remind the Prime Minister that the first principle of the social union that he signed a week ago was to treat all Canadians with fairness and equity. Why is the Prime Minister so willing to put that aside one week later?

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