Federal Election 2015 — Moving Forward!
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CACHC’s Federal Election 2015 Call to Action urged all federal political parties to commit to four priority areas of action to improve health and healthcare for residents of Canada:
- Address income inequality and poverty
- Increase access to affordable housing
- Implement a national Pharmacare program
- Invest in Community Health Centres.
It’s critical that we keep up our collective efforts. Here’s what you can do
- Send a message to the Government of Canada and opposition parties
- Share this page and the posters below with your friends, family and colleagues
- Visit the section below on party commitments and click on ‘More Info”
- See party commitments from their federal election platforms
REDUCE INCOME INEQUALITY & POVERTY
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“See Commitments” open=”false”]No commitments[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]Would implement a Guaranteed Livable Income as key to eradicating poverty. It would provide regular payment to every Canadian, as needed, to bring them above poverty level. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No specific focus on poverty reduction. Various commitments focused on “income security for the middle class”: reforms to EI, a new National Early Learning and Child Care Framework, and a Canada Child Benefit geared to middle- and lower-income families. Will also restore retirement age to 65 and increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement.[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]Would implement ‘Robin Hood Tax’ to reduce poverty by closing tax loopholes for high earners and redirecting savings to low-income families. Would implement $15 federal minimum wage and $15/day national childcare program. Reforms to EI to improve eligibility and benefits. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_gap size=”50px”][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]
REDUCE HOMELESSNESS & INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No commitments[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]Would implement National Housing Strategy, including: a Housing First Approach; dedicated funding for new and existing co-operative housing; increased social housing for First Nations on and off-reserve; ensuring a percentage of all newly built units are reserved for affordable housing. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]10-year, $20 billion social infrastructure program with priority of affordable housing and seniors facilities. New tax incentives and CMHC financing for affordable rental housing. Identify federal lands to re-purpose for affordable housing, in concert with other levels of government. Conduct study on rising housing prices. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]Would implement a National Housing Strategy and legislation to protect the right to housing for Canadians, including investing $2.7 billion over 4 years for capital repairs, rent-geared-to-income subsidies, and construction of 10,000 new affordable housing units. Would invest $200 million in a national home retro fit program. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_gap size=”50px”][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]
ESTABLISH NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE: PHARMACARE
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[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No commitments [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]Would implement National Pharmacare Plan, with no user fees and commitment to increased testing of new drugs. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No National Pharmacare Plan. Would support bulk buying of medications with the provinces to decrease costs. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No National Pharmacare Plan, but would invest $2.6 billion and work with provinces to negotiate reduced drug costs of up to 30%, ensuring universal coverage.[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_gap size=”50px”][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]
INCREASE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES
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[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column bg_color=”#ffffff” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No commitments[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No commitments[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]No commitments[/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/5″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”See Commitments” open=”false”]Would invest $300 million to build 200 new Community Health Centres and mobile health clinics, and help provinces hire new physicians, nurses and other primary care providers. [/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]