"Canadians want their medical information available electronically to the clinicians who care for them," said Alvarez. "And that's starting to happen in communities across Canada. Collaboration among governments is at an all-time high and with continued federal funding, we are well on our way to providing every Canadian with an electronic health record by 2016."
Weiterlesen: Canadian electronic health record projects quadruple in four years
A priority of bringing faster Internet to rural areas could benefit local townships as part of the federal and provincial governments' joint $6.2-billion funding announcement last week.
The two levels of government finally shook hands on Ontario's portion of the national Building Canada plan that will invest $33 billion in long-term funding for infrastructure across the country.
Weiterlesen: Canada: Ontario: Rural areas look for faster Internet
Both governments today signed a Framework Agreement worth more than $6.2 billion under Building Canada.
Weiterlesen: Canada: Rural Broadband Coverage in Southern and Eastern Ontario a Priority
Eastern and southern Ontario rural communities will get more broadband access as part of $6.2 billion+ package of new infrastructure investments signed July 24 by the two governments. Officials will work with rural communities in those regions to identify potential projects to expand broadband coverage.
"Electronic medical records are modernizing the way health care in British Columbia is being delivered," said Abbott. "We are working to make advances in technology benefit patients and help physicians - such as the doctors in Summerland - ensure that their patients are as healthy as possible."
Weiterlesen: Canada: Province of British Columbia: Summerland Doctors Get Electronic Medical Records