The federal government and the provinces are meeting on health transfers. Other events are also noteworthy. Here’s what to watch out for.
Meeting between the federal government and the provinces on federal health transfers
Premiers meet with Prime Minister of Canada regarding federal health transfers. The game will begin Monday evening and continue Tuesday. The country’s premiers and health ministers are calling for the Canada Health Transfer to cover 35% of the cost of care provided in Canada. The current proportion is 22%.
Question period in Ottawa, resumption of work in Quebec on Tuesday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa at 2 p.m.
The National Assembly does not sit on Monday.
Teachers’ Week 2023
The 29e Teachers’ Week will be held until February 11 under the theme Every day, we measure the importance of your role. The Minister of Education Bernard Drainville and the Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry have already marked the occasion by publishing a video that presents a teacher who has been significant in their lives.
Announcement of the Liberal candidacy in Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne
The interim leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, Marc Tanguay, announces the Liberal candidacy for the by-election in the riding of Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne.
Announcement regarding support for community organizations working with immigrants
The Minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, Ms.me Chantal Rouleau, and the Minister of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, Ms.me Christine Fréchette will announce emergency aid that will be granted to community organizations working with newcomers in precarious situations.
Speech by Geneviève Guilbault at the Trajectoire Québec luncheon
The Minister of Transport, Geneviève Guilbault will speak at the fundraising luncheon for the organization Trajectoire Québec. Several players from the fields of mobility, public affairs, energy and the environment will be present at the event.