CARNEY - Some people think......... How do you feel?

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Hey, not all Texans are right-wing yahoos either. Austin has a rep for being pretty liberal, if only because of its arts scene (SXSW, Austin City Limits, etc.).
 
I was wondering, what happens to all the things Singh got passed, like dental care and pharmacare for low income Canadians and two weeks of paid sick leave? Does it all stay in place with Carney now? We do have Singh to thank for that.
 
Waterfall said:
I was wondering, what happens to all the things Singh got passed, like dental care and pharmacare for low income Canadians and two weeks of paid sick leave? Does it all stay in place with Carney now? We do have Singh to thank for that.
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Dental care? Pharmacare? Really, Waterfall. Where are they for this Canadian?
 
Jaebius said:
Dental care? Pharmacare? Really, Waterfall. Where are they for this Canadian?
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I'm sure you would have access to a dentist if you are Canadian and living in Canada. Medical insurance is available to facilitate payment. I believe certain segments of citizens can get free or more affordable dental care. Ig you choose to live outside the country you lose access to a doctor, optometrist etc too. I lost health care paid for by the UK when I moved to Canada. Fairly normal situation.
 
Waterfall said:
I was wondering, what happens to all the things Singh got passed, like dental care and pharmacare for low income Canadians and two weeks of paid sick leave? Does it all stay in place with Carney now? We do have Singh to thank for that.
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The legislation was passed and implemented so it stays in place until legislation to repeal it is introduced. Whether it is pursued any further would be the question. Pharmacare in particular was just a first step. So Carney might keep what's there but not implement it further or he could keep pursuing it. Depends how badly he thinks he needs those 7 NDP MPs onside to stave off any CPC attempts at a confidence vote (though the Conservatives really need to get their leadership sorted first, whether that's Poilievre staying and someone stepping aside to give him another shot at a seat or him stepping aside and a leadership vote happening).
 
Dental care is currently for under 18 and over 65 who do not have a private benefits package (and are not eligible for one through their workplace or pension plan). It will soon be extended ages 55-64 (not sure what sooon means) and eventually to include 18-54.

Pharmacare, IIRC, only cover birth control and diabetes medication at present.

IMO both really should have been include 60 years ago when single-payer medicare came into being in Canada (basic eye care as well)
 
GordW said:
Dental care is currently for under 18 and over 65 who do not have a private benefits package (and are not eligible for one through their workplace or pension plan). It will soon be extended ages 55-64 (not sure what sooon means) and eventually to include 18-54.

Pharmacare, IIRC, only cover birth control and diabetes medication at present.

IMO both really should have been include 60 years ago when single-payer medicare came into being in Canada (basic eye care as well)
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Eye testing should be free anytime a referral is made (and when a patient asks for one) - it shouldn’t be so restricted. In BC it’s only allowed every (can’t remember off hand how many) certain number of years. I can understand needing a referral but they should be allowed more frequently. If an optometrist’s patient already has a file they should be covered annually. They’re not covered annually for normal age related vision loss, apparently. I’ve been getting notices for a check-up but I’d have to pay out of pocket at this point because I don’t qualify to have my check-up covered, yet, for several more years. I feel like I need progressive lenses for near and far-sightedness now so I don’t have to take my prescription glasses on and off.
 
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KayTheCurler said:
I'm sure you would have access to a dentist if you are Canadian and living in Canada. Medical insurance is available to facilitate payment. I believe certain segments of citizens can get free or more affordable dental care. Ig you choose to live outside the country you lose access to a doctor, optometrist etc too. I lost health care paid for by the UK when I moved to Canada. Fairly normal situation.
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It's blatantly unfair to the four million Canadians who live outside Canada
 
Kimmio Laughterlove said:
Eye testing should be free anytime a referral is made (and when a patient asks for one) - it shouldn’t be so restricted. In BC it’s only allowed every (can’t remember off hand how many) certain number of years. I can understand needing a referral but they should be allowed more frequently. If an optometrist’s patient already has a file they should be covered annually. They’re not covered annually for normal age related vision loss, apparently. I’ve been getting notices for a check-up but I’d have to pay out of pocket at this point because I don’t qualify to have my check-up covered, yet, for several more years. I feel like I need progressive lenses for near and far-sightedness now so I don’t have to take my prescription glasses on and off.
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I've had referrals for cataract surgeries lost twice by a profession organization, a 3rd is suspect as the last contact was like "we'll get right onto that" and it is now going on a year. There is an enigma, a problem that administrators cannot observe for blinded reason.

Next step is to get referred to a spot across the provincial authority ... it seems stupid and ignorant to-me ... but then is simple is preferred! render it down as folly ... assign it to the opposition and they'll assign it back ... that's how intelligence wobbles ... in wavy motives!
 
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