The federal government is calling it a generational fix for an ailing health care system.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pitching a $196-billion health care plan over the next 10 years.

Roughly $46-billion will be entirely new money and also includes a five per cent increase in annual transfers.

Part of the proposed deal will see an immediate $2-billion to address pressures in pediatric hospitals, emergency rooms and surgical backlogs.

Trudeau made the pitch during a meeting today with Canada’s 13 premiers.

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