Recent Reforms
Our government
has made a series of historic investments to strengthen public health
care and ease the strain on provincial and territorial health care
systems. We've signed $200 billion in bilateral agreements with every
province and territory to expand access to family health services,
reduce backlogs and modernize Canada's health care systems.
Canadian Dental Care Plan
We launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan
(CDCP) that will expand to
cover 9 million Canadians without dental care coverage. This means
patients will have access to the care they need now to prevent more
serious health issues later on, which can add additional burden to the
health care system. To date, more than 1.2 million Canadians have
visited an oral health provider under the CDCP.
Pharma Care Plan
Our
pharmacare plan will make a range of diabetes medications and
contraceptives free for Canadians, because nobody should have to choose
between getting their medications or paying their bills.
Canadian Health Care Act
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The new Canada Health Act (CHA) Services Policy w
hich
confirms that if a service is considered medically necessary – it should
be covered by a patient's provincial or territorial health care plan
whether the service is provided by a physician or a
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These changes will come into effect April 1, 2026, to give PT health care insurance systems time to adjust. At that time, any medically necessary physician-equivalent services provided by regulated health professionals, such as nurse practitioners, are to be paid for by PT health care plans.
