Singh Vows to Protect Canada’s Public Health Care

Jagmeet Singh, leader of the NDP, has pledged to protect Canada’s public health-care system from privatization, saying it is not for sale to U.S. corporations or profiteers. Speaking in Edmonton, Singh criticized Donald Trump’s willingness to use trade pressure to push for privatization, emphasizing that Canadians value care over profit. He also pointed out that Pierre Poilievre’s support for expanding for-profit care could lead to a two-tier system. Singh highlighted the NDP’s recent successes, including the expansion of Medicare and securing dental care for millions. To prevent the U.S.-style privatization, the NDP’s plan includes banning American corporations from buying Canadian health facilities, strengthening the Canada Health Act, and blocking trade deals that threaten public health care. Singh also promised to ensure provinces like Alberta follow the Canada Health Act. “Health care is a promise, not a business deal,” he stated, vowing to fight corporate greed and protect Canadians’ care.