Premiers @jkenney @francoislegault @BrianPallister and @fordnation ask federal government for $70 Billion more in healthcare spending. Also asking for billions in infrastructure spending and stabilization funds for provinces like Alberta that have lost income #cdnpoli
Kenney calls for "fiscal fairness in the federation" - says burden on Alberta has been exacerbated by #COVID19.
Premier @BrianPallister appeared visibly emotional in talking about the human cost of an overloaded healthcare system. The stress of waiting for a lump to be diagnosed. Not just the immediate #COVID19 issues but also the follow on effects.
Premier Kenney says Canada has helped fund healthcare from coast to coast and now it is time for the federation to help Alberta in difficult time.
Premier @fordnation to the federal government "we are in desperate need of your support."
Premier @jkenney says premiers are seeking a new agreement on healthcare to ensure the federal public healthcare system in Canada. Says this in French. In English tells Albertans that other provinces have their backs and do care about them.
Premier @jkenney calls on federal government to overhaul equalization
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