NDP Platform
The people who have been running Ottawa have long promised to reduce the waiting times for health care.
They didn't.
And today, five million Canadians do not have a family doctor. One million patients are on waiting lists for care.
In some parts of Canada, private for-profit corporations are allowed to undermine our public health care system.
It's time for a change on health care.
We must improve health care so no-one is left behind. We must be innovative. And you and your family must not be forced to wait because someone with more money is jumping the queue.
Jack Layton and the New Democrats will improve health care to give you timely access to primary care health professionals.
We will reduce wait times by training and hiring more nurses and doctors. We will invest in innovation, and share best practices. We will make prescription drugs more affordable for you and your family.
We will expand home care so seniors and people with disabilities can live in dignity in their own homes.
We will ensure that you and your family can get the care you need.
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