A drug used to treat epilepsy that has been confirmed for use in both the U.S and in Europe is still not available in Canada.
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Saskatchewan was considering bringing the drug to the province but talks suddenly stopped.
Katherine Ludwig talked with families and officials who say the drug is life-changing and urges the government to reconsider bringing it to the province.
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