HANSARD: Demands immediate federal action for a disabled constituent due to stalled bureaucratic delays

Debates of June 5th, 2026
House of Commons Hansard #130 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session

Health
Oral Questions

12:05 p.m.

Jenny Kwan Vancouver East, BC
NDP

Madam Speaker, my constituent suffered a debilitating vaccine injury. He is in constant pain and permanently disabled. Oxaro approved his $26,000 medical and home support costs back in February. He has yet to be reimbursed. He is now broke and being evicted. The health minister says to contact the Public Health Agency of Canada. PHAC says it is in transition and will not even look at the file until July. This is unacceptable. My constituent will be homeless and may not survive if he does not get help now.

Will the minister immediately put in place a system to address urgent cases?

Maggie Chi Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health
Liberal

Madam Speaker, the vaccine injury support program was created to support vulnerable Canadians, and starting in April, the Public Health Agency of Canada started administrating the program to ensure that it delivers for Canadians who need it, while ensuring taxpayers' dollars are being spent appropriately. I look forward to working with that member on issues that impact her constituents.