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Libby urges the Conservative government to work with the provinces to improve health care
January 30, 2012

House of Commons
HANSARD
January 30, 2012

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Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives failed in their commitment to the 2004 health accords, including expanding home care, reforming primary care, and getting prescription drug costs under control.

Now the Prime Minister has made the situation worse by telling the premiers that he will unilaterally reduce the Canada Health Transfer.

Fixing our health care system must be done by collaborating with the provinces. That is what Canadians expect.

Why is the government slamming the door in their faces?

Libby questions the Conservative govenment's commitment to funding health care
December 13, 2011

House of Commons
HANSARD
December 13, 2011

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Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, today we learned that the government is keen on slashing increases to health transfers by half.

Just as the 2014 negotiations begin, the message to the provinces is clear: do not expect a willing partner in Ottawa.

The Prime Minister promised not to touch health care transfers, but that is just what he is doing.

Why is the government putting health care services on the chopping block? Why is it breaking its promise and turning its back on the provinces?

Libby asks the Conservative government to secure funding for HIV-AIDS organizations
December 1, 2011

House of Commons
HANSARD
December 1, 2011

Ms. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (Beauharnois—Salaberry, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, the government is dragging its feet on funding for community organizations through the federal initiative to address HIV/AIDS in Canada.

Organizations had to wait months before applying for funding and a number of them may now have to close their doors because of the delays. Today, we are still in the dark about the Conservatives' proposed new funding formula.

On this World AIDS Day, will the government finally announce the funding criteria and provide an explanation for the delays?

Libby asks the Conservative government to deliver on their Health Accord promises
November 28, 2011

House of Commons
HANSARD
November 28, 2011

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Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, the current health accord says that funding commitments require that jurisdictions comply with reporting provisions. The Conservatives have failed to live up to this commitment.

The minister says that the next accord will be about accountability but, without reporting, she cannot tell us what the current accords have achieved.

The government is sleepwalking into the next accord, blind to what happened under the last one. Where is the accountability now?

Libby urges the Conservative government to show leadership in protecting our health care
November 24, 2011

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House of Commons
HANSARD
November 24, 2011

Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, as health ministers meet this week, Canadians are looking for leadership from the federal government, not only on the upcoming 2014 health accord but also on the lack of action from the 2004 accord.

It is clear that the government has dropped the ball on health care. Right now, five million Canadians do not have a family doctor.

I ask the Minister of Health: what is she going to do now to meet the commitments of the 2004 health accord?

Libby urges the Conservative government to improve drug safety
November 22, 2011

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HANSARD
House of Commons
November 22, 2011

Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, today the Auditor General revealed that Health Canada can take more than two years to evaluate safety issues associated with the use of prescription drugs. The report also highlights that Health Canada is falling short on conflict of interest rules.

This is completely unacceptable when so many new drugs are available and Canadians need adequate, timely and transparent information.

Libby urges the Conservative government to better regulate energy drinks
October 6, 2011

House of Commons
HANSARD
October 6, 2011

Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP)
Mr. Speaker, last year Health Canada's expert panel on caffeinated drinks recommended the minister better regulate energy drinks.

However, instead of adopting the panel's recommendation to curb caffeine levels, she announced the caffeine content could be over twice the acceptable level.

Why will the minister not respect these expert guidelines to protect our children's health?

Why is the Minister of Health siding with the industry instead of telling it to stop marketing to children? Why is the minister doing this?

Libby asks the Conservative government to provide more support for small businesses
October 3, 2011

House of Commons
HANSARD
October 3, 2011

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Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, in the last federal election New Democrats put forward a solid proposal to support small businesses, the real job creators in our economy.

This plan applied to all employers and gave them room to hire and retain more staff. The government could have enacted it immediately, thus supporting Canadian businesses and staving off rising unemployment numbers.

Why does the government prefer to blow billions on corporate tax cuts with no guarantee a single job will be created?

Libby speaks out in support of Supreme Court decision on Insite
September 30, 2011

House of Commons
HANSARD
September 30, 2011

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Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, today, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously ruled in favour of Insite and against years of Conservative interference.

The Supreme Court found that the government arbitrarily infringed on the rights of individuals to receive the treatment and help they so desperately need.

The government has an opportunity here to take off its ideological blinders and support a vital public service that has saved lives and given people hope.

Libby questions on Conservative government on the affordability of perscription medications
September 29, 2011

House of Commons
HANSARD
September 29, 2011

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Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss for Canadian seniors. It affects thousands of people.

The government agency in charge of evaluating drug costs is recommending a drug that costs seniors a staggering $1,500 a month instead of a drug which costs only $7 a month. Experts say these drugs are virtually identical.

Why is the government choosing to drain seniors' pocketbooks?