Healthcare
Healthcare is a fundamental right, and ensuring timely access to care for every Canadian is a core responsibility of government.
By focusing on capacity, access, and coordination, the United Canadian Centrists believe Canada can rebuild a healthcare system that works for patients and professionals alike. Our goal is a healthcare system that is efficient, compassionate, and resilient, delivering reliable care to Canadians when and where they need it.
While healthcare delivery is primarily a provincial jurisdiction, the federal government plays a critical role in funding, coordination, and long-term system sustainability. The United Canadian Centrists are committed to strengthening Canada’s healthcare system by supporting provinces with predictable funding, targeted workforce solutions, and practical national coordination.
Taking action on this issue
Targeted Health Workforce Immigration: Align federal immigration priorities with provincial healthcare needs by fast-tracking qualified doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, with credential recognition pathways that are rigorous but efficient.
Incentives for Practice in High-Need Areas.: Work with provinces to provide federal financial incentives, loan relief, and settlement support for healthcare professionals who commit to practicing in underserved, rural, and high-demand communities.
Expanded Domestic Medical Training Capacity: Support provinces through dedicated federal funding to increase medical school seats, nursing programs, residency placements, and accelerated training for critical healthcare roles.
- Preparing Students and Workers for an AI-shaped Economy: including new technical roles and AI-augmented professions
- Predictable, Outcomes-Based Federal Health Transfers: Modernize federal health transfers to ensure stable, long-term funding tied to measurable outcomes such as reduced wait times, improved access to family doctors, and expanded primary care coverage.
National Coodination without Federal Overreach: Improve data sharing, workforce planning, and best-practice coordination across provinces while fully respecting provincial control over healthcare delivery.