Health minister to participate in Canada-China Policy Dialogue

Minister Horne will participate in the Canada-China Policy Dialogue in Beijing from April 13 to 18.

“This meeting is an opportunity to advance our approach to health care delivery and to collaborate with other Canadian and Chinese experts to find new and better ways to meet the needs of Albertans.”

The Canadian delegation will meet with China’s health minister, officials and experts to build understanding of each country’s major health initiatives and systems, strengthen bilateral relations with key health institutions, and signal Canada’s continued commitment to collaboration. 

As Chair of the Provincial/Territorial Conference of Health Ministers, Minister Horne has a lead role in driving health care innovation to meet current and future health challenges.

Minister Horne will make presentations on health systems and lead a roundtable on hospital management. He will represent Alberta’s perspective on health care policies, programs and related activities within Canada.

Under the Building Alberta Plan, our government is investing in families and communities, living within our means, and opening new markets for Alberta's resources to ensure we're able to fund the services Albertans told us matter most to them. We will continue to deliver the responsible change Albertans voted for.
 

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General itinerary: Canada-China discussions in Beijing, China

The cost of the mission for the Minister, including travel, accommodations and meals, is estimated at $11,800.

April 13 to 14	Travel to Beijing, China.
April 15	Visit to the China Center for Disease Control. Attend Canadian delegation dinner with Canadian Ambassador to China and Embassy staff.
April 16	Visit to the Guan An Men Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital and meet with Chinese practitioners. Attend the China Canada-China Policy Dialogue and speak during the Health Systems plenary session. Attend a reception and dinner hosted by China’s Minister of Health.
April 17	Attend and speak at the Canada Hospital Management Roundtable. Attend a dinner with the Canadian Ambassador to China, Canadian delegation and Chinese representatives on the topic of health innovation.
April 18	Travel back to Alberta.

Note: This itinerary is subject to change