Eby says he will be aggressive in pushing Ottawa for increased funding
British Columbia’s new Premier says he’s optimistic about a productive relationship with the federal government, but David Eby says he plans to be aggressive in pushing Ottawa to increase health care funding for provinces and territories.
Asked if he is going to bring a specific new approach to the file, Mr. Eby said he had his first conference call last week with the other premiers and territorial leaders on the issue. Mr. Eby has already had a call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which he said was a wide-ranging conversation that touched on health care, housing, public safety and the economy.
The press secretary for federal Justice Minister David Lametti thanked Mr. Eby for his advocacy but defended Bill C-75, which includes measures that deal with bail reform. Chantalle Aubertin noted in a statement Sunday that the legislation took critical steps on criminal justice reform, including a reverse onus for bail for repeat offenders.
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