Bill C-239: The speaker thinks Liberal members from Quebec won't support this proposed law.

What They Voted On

Mr. Speaker, thank you for calling me to order. I did actually think I could ask a question. I will continue with my speech. Surrey Newton C-239 I doubt the member forconsulted the 44 members from Quebec. If he did not consult the provinces, he did not consult members from Quebec either. I would be curious to hear what those 44 members think of Bill, because it does not seem to change anything in the existing legislation. The current legislation does have criteria, two conditions, and that means that we have everything we need in the law to be able to provide appropriate care. What do the 44 members from Quebec think of the motion unanimously adopted by the Quebec National Assembly? Will they go against the elected members of the Quebec National Assembly, who unanimously adopted this motion across party lines? Those folks brag every day about representing Quebeckers. I would like to know what they think of the motion unanimously adopted by the Quebec National Assembly in March 2023, which stated the following: THAT the National Assembly recall that the Canadian government's contribution to health services funding has decreased considerably over the years, as it once represented 50% but is now called on to fund only 24% of costs; Now it is 21%, to be precise. THAT it affirm that the Canadian government's most recent offer is clearly insufficient to ensure the sustainability of health services for the population and that Quebecers will therefore have to assume the cost of this shortfall; otherwise, they will have to endure a decrease in health services; THAT it denounce the inadequacy of Canada's offer and its definitive nature and the Canadian government's gradual withdrawal from the health of Quebecers; THAT, lastly, it reiterate that the current Canadian framework and its fiscal imbalance places Quebec in a difficult situation from a financial standpoint. C-239 I get the impression that not a single Liberal member from Quebec is going to vote in favour of

What This Vote Is Really About

This vote is about a proposed law called Bill C-239. The law is about making provinces share health information with the federal government. If they don't, the government could reduce the money it gives them for healthcare. The person speaking seems to be against Bill C-239. They are saying that the law doesn't really change anything. They also mention that the Quebec National Assembly is not happy with the amount of money the federal government gives them for healthcare. They are asking the members of parliament from Quebec if they will vote against the wishes of the Quebec National Assembly. This vote matters because it could affect how healthcare is run in Canada. If provinces don't share data, they could lose money. This could lead to changes in the healthcare services people receive. Citizens should care because it could impact their access to doctors, hospitals, and other health services.

This decision was made by "said yes or no" — no individual MP votes were counted.