“If we don’t see action on health care, we absolutely reserve the right to withdraw our support,” Singh said at a press conference Monday.
“This is at the level of seriousness that we could make that serious consideration. We need to see action.”
Singh said he’s particularly concerned about the “escalating” problems in children’s hospitals across the country. He has requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons as hospitals deal with an influx of sick kids.
Just last week, CHEO, the children’s hospital in Ottawa, called in support from the Canadian Red Cross to bolster staff who are treating record numbers of babies and children with respiratory illnesses.
Meanwhile, the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary is using a heated trailer as an overflow waiting room to accommodate young patients.
Singh wrote to the House Speaker giving notice of the NDP’s request, citing these examples and other developments across Canada.
Singh wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with premiers to find a solution.
