CALGARY — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and her provincial and territorial counterparts wrapped a meeting in Calgary today with a pledge for deeper collaboration to tackle the most pressing challenges in Canada’s health care system.

A joint statement released after the meeting said the ministers discussed priorities ranging from securing access to pharmaceuticals, fighting the fentanyl crisis and breaking down barriers to a stronger health workforce.

“Access to timely, quality health care is a fundamental part of what Canadians expect and deserve of their health systems,” the statement reads. “Ensuring that health care is accessible to everyone, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay, remains a shared commitment.”

The ministers also discussed the importance of m

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