Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (accountability)
This enactment amends the Canada Health Act to require provinces to implement an accountability framework in relation to the delivery of health services in order to qualify for a full cash contribution as part of the Canada Health Transfer.
This bill, known as Bill C-239, proposes to amend the Canada Health Act to strengthen accountability for how provinces deliver health services. It requires provinces to create and implement an accountability framework to receive their full share of federal health funding (Canada Health Transfer). This framework will set standards for timely access to primary, emergency, and elective care, and require provinces to report transparently on how they meet these standards and spend health money efficiently.
This change aims to ensure Canadians receive better and more predictable access to healthcare across the country. Provinces will need to publish their accountability plans and annual reports on their progress. If a province fails to meet these new accountability requirements, it could face reductions in federal cash contributions for healthcare.