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Ottawa warns provinces of health care funding cuts if fees for medically necessary services continue

The federal New Democrats have raised concerns about the practices of private virtual care providers. They have pointed specifically to Maple, Canada’s largest virtual health app. NDP MP Don Davies tabled a motion in the House of Commons last month calling for Ottawa to close loopholes that allow for the growth of “two-tier health care” in Canada.

“Ontario has insured virtual visits under [the Ontario Health Insurance Plan], but Maple has found a way around the province’s rules by connecting patients with a nurse practitioner or physician outside of the province. This is another gaping loophole,” Mr. Davies said in the Commons on Feb. 16.

FEDERAL POLITICS ‘Canada’s drug regulator is in chaos:’ MPs to investigate after resignations and concerns over delayed reforms

New Democrat MP Don Davies first called for an investigation last month, after a Breach Media report raised questions about whether Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos’s office sided with corporate lobbyists when it asked the Patented Medical Prices Review Board (PMPRB) to pause consultations on new guidelines designed to rein in drug prices.

NDP calls for probe of Health Minister’s interference in PMPRB

OTTAWA — NDP Health Critic Don Davies is calling for an investigation into Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos’ direct involvement in shelving reforms intended to save Canadians billions of dollars on prescription medicines. A new report reveals that, following numerous exchanges with pharmaceutical giants, the minister personally asked the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB), Canada’s independent and arms-length regulator, to suspend reforms that would lower the price of medication for Canadians.

Trudeau’s health minister says deal can get every Canadian a family doctor — and tackling for-profit care loopholes is next

But according to the federal NDP health critic, the provinces too often get a slap on the wrist. “Ensuring compliance requires effective enforcement,” said Don Davies.

“I strongly believe all additional federal transfers should be conditioned on their application to public delivery of care. (Prime Minister Justin Trudeau) said he believes in conditions and public health care — that would be an excellent way to show it,” said Davies.

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“Speed is of the essence,” NDP MP Don Davies said Friday. “Seconds, minutes, hours make a difference.”

After years of failure, NDP MP keeps pushing for 100 per cent renewables energy grid

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.

It may as well be Don Davies’ motto.

Last week, the NDP MP for Vancouver Kingsway introduced a private member’s bill that seeks to establish a national renewable energy strategy. Bill C-312 would require 100 per cent of Canada’s electricity to be generated by renewable energy sources by 2030.

OP-ED: Public health care is under attack—it’s time to take a stand

Canadians cherish public health care. It’s part of our national identity; a social contract that ensures we’ll be cared for when we’re vulnerable, regardless of the size of our bank account.

It’s an affirmation of our collective commitment to equality and justice.

But our health care system is in crisis.

Long-term care standards will make a huge difference, seniors minister says

Seniors Minister Kamal Khera says the new standards for long-term care can make a big difference to seniors and others living in care homes. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says they will factor in to conversations with the provinces about new funding. And NDP health critic Don Davies says the standards must be written into federal legislation.

Liberals should legislate long-term care standards to fulfil pledge in pact, says NDP

NDP MP Don Davies, the health critic for his party, said these new standards must provide the foundation for that promised legislation.

“If it’s going to be safe, then those standards have to be in the legislation,” Davies said outside of the House of Commons Tuesday.