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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medicationsWomen who suffer from endometriosis are closely watching the federal pharmacare legislation as it moves through the senate. They argue that access to birth control is crucial for managing the pain associated with the chronic illness. If passed, the bill could improve access to necessary medications and bring significant relief to those affected. Ella MacDonald...Global News at 6 HalifaxAug 8
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Pharmacare bill heads to SenateThe Senate will now take up the Liberals’ pharmacare bill, which passed third and final reading in the House of Commons Monday night. The bill was the result of lengthy negotiations between the Liberals and the New Democrats and is as a key element of their political pact to prevent an early election. Katherine Ward...Health MattersJun 4
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Calls for improved reproductive healthcare in N.S.National pharmacare advocates gathered in Halifax’s Peace and Friendship Park on Wednesday as Canada’s premiers held discussions on healthcare just steps away. Activists – chanting and waving flags – demanded the prioritization of public health services such as improved access to reproductive care. Ella MacDonald reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 16
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Trudeau reiterates government’s commitment to national pharmacare planDuring a press conference in Nova Scotia on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated the federal government’s commitment to providing Canadians with a national pharmacare program, which will include free access to contraceptives for women and certain diabetes meds.CanadaMay 24
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Feds focus on affordability in Canada ahead of upcoming liberal budgetThe federal government addressed pharmacare on Friday as part of their pre-budget, cross country tour of announcements targeting younger Canadians. Abigail Bimman looks at the feds’ fresh approach to re-engage young voters.CanadaMar 30
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Global National: March 30After days of planning, measuring, and rounding up resources, crews in Baltimore begun the painstaking task of cutting and lifting thousands of tons worth of twisted steel from the city’s inner harbour on Friday. More than 370 workers from across the country are embarking on what’s expected to be a months-long cleanup effort following Tuesday’s...Global NationalMar 30
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Trudeau says pharmacare plan will cover birth control, diabetes medication in CanadaPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Toronto, Ont., on Thursday that as the federal government moves forward with national single-payer pharmacare, the programme will cover two specific areas of medications. “First is contraceptives, making sure that women right across this country can choose when they want to start a family, have power over their path,...CanadaMar 7
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Canadians could have access to drugs under pharmacare by end of year, feds sayFederal Health Minister Mark Holland said Monday that he wants to see deals on pharmacare signed in provinces across the country “as quickly as possible”. He said he’s optimistic people could receive coverage for their medications by the end of the year.CanadaMar 4
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Federal PharmaCare bill introducedThe federal government introduced its PharmaCare bill on Thursday. Emily Lazatin has the details about what the bill includes and what steps need to be taken for it to pass.Global News at Noon BCFeb 29
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How will Canada’s national Pharmacare plan work?Ottawa is one step closer to implementing a national Pharmacare program. Global News speaks with NDP Health Critic Don Davies how the plan will work, and how much it could cost.Global News Morning BCMar 1
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Feds officially introduce pharmacare legislationThe federal government has officially tabled the long awaited national pharmacare bill, which is meant to provide better and cheaper access to medicine to Canadians. Eric Sorensen looks at some of the things that what will be covered.Global NationalMar 1
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B.C. diabetes patients await Pharmacare detailsBritish Columbians who pay hundreds of dollars each month to manage their diabetes are eagerly awaiting details of the federal pharmacare deal. As Cassidy Mosconi reports, while the specifics have yet to be released, it’s guaranteed some diabetes coverage will be included.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 28
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NDP’s Singh says ‘This is historic,’ as Canada moves closer to Universal Pharmacare programAs the federal government of Canada introduced the long-awaited bill relating to a national Pharmacare strategy in Parliament on Thursday, NDP Leader Jameet Singh celebrated the win and said, “This is historic,” adding, “We have taken that big first step of National Universal Pharmacare today.”CanadaFeb 29
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Canada introduces Pharmacare bill in Parliament: ‘It’s about health equity, affordability’On Thursday, Health Minister Mark Holland introduced legislation to create a framework for a national single-payer Pharmacare program. “This is about health equity. It’s also about affordability, about making sure somebody who’s asking, ‘can I afford the contraception that I need to be able to control my future or do I pay for rent or...Feb 29
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Singh encourages provinces to embrace national Pharmacare program: ‘It’s going to take negotiations’Together, the Liberal and NDP governments introduced legislation to create a framework for a national single-payer Pharmacare program on Thursday. Though Alberta and Quebec have expressed interest in opting out of the upcoming offering, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has encouraged all Canadian provinces to embrace the plan and negotiate with Ottawa.CanadaFeb 29
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Why are Alberta, Quebec planning to opt out of national pharmacare?Alberta and Quebec both plan to opt out of the federal government’s national pharmacare program, which Ottawa says will give all Canadians better and cheaper access to medicine. David Akin explains why both provinces are not interested, the reaction, how those federal funds may be spent instead, and how soon the federal legislation could be...Global NationalFeb 27
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Alberta says it’ll opt-out of national pharmacare dealAlberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says if the federal government pursues a national pharmacare program, the province intends to opt out and would seek a per-capita share of the funding. Morgan Black reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonFeb 26
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National pharmacare deal ‘promising’ for Manitobans, advocate saysAn uphill battle may soon level out a little in Manitoba after a federal agreement to introduce the first piece of a national pharmacare program.Feb 26
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Bloc Québécois MP questions whether Quebec can opt out of pharmacare planSpeaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien questioned whether Quebec will have the right to opt out of full compensation with pharmacare, a proposed national health coverage program. Health Minister Mark Holland responded that the federal government was focused on increasing the quality of health care for Canadians, and...CanadaFeb 27
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Singh brushes off possible pharmacare opt-outs by some provincesNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh brushed off recent opposition to the Liberal-NDP pharmacare deal by some provincial premiers who have said they intend to opt out — including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. As Sean Previl explains, there’s no word on how opting out could work, as the days inch closer to the expected tabling of the...CanadaFeb 26