Trudeau acknowledged provinces have the constitutional responsibility to deliver front-line health care and “sometimes that’s a good thing,” because it allows them to align health priorities with the geographic and population diversity of their region. But Trudeau expressed impatience at the patchwork it creates and the obstacles it presents to getting quick and broad consensus or action. He said the federal government is determined to improve data systems, and is using the vaccine rollout as an “opportunity” to press the provinces. In addition, the federal Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole this week said he would not support Ottawa “imposing” standards on the provinces. We have a responsibility to make sure all Canadians are safe.

Source: thestar February 12, 2021 00:37 UTC