Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government is committed to strengthening the public health system despite considering private health-care options.
Houston told reporters following a cabinet meeting today that any private option will be integrated within the public system, adding that Nova Scotians won’t need anything other than their public health cards to obtain services.
The premier wasn’t specific but said that all options will be considered.
He notes that the province has been using a private clinic in the Halifax area to conduct day surgeries since 2008.
Houston met Monday with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the premiers of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to discuss challenges in the health system.
The premiers offered few specifics but said Canada’s leaders need to come together to create a plan to reduce the emergency wait times and surgery backlogs plaguing the system.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 24, 2022.
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