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Shirley Weir of Menopause Chicks discusses changes to BC’s menopause drug coverage and what it means for women’s health.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is facing new criticism about how it has handled the national pharmacare program. Interim NDP leader Don Davies says the Liberals have not been clear about whether they intend to continue expanding the program. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Feb. 6, 2026.

The final of nine people charged in the death of Megan Gallagher pleads guilty to multiple charges, including manslaughter. Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill gives an update on where the province stands in federal Pharmacare negotiations. With Saskatchewan facing labour shortages in multiple industries, the provincial NDP launches new consultations into retaining young workers.

Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill gives an update on where the province stands in federal Pharmacare negotiations. With Saskatchewan facing labour shortages in multiple industries, the provincial NDP launches new consultations into retaining young workers. The Saskatchewan Health Authority releases a new triage system designed to better help divert non-emergency calls.

Researchers with the C.D. Howe institute are urging Ottawa to reconsider plans for a single-payer pharmacare program in light of tariff-related fiscal uncertainty. A new report advocates for a program that is fiscally sustainable and leverages the advantages of an already mixed public-private system. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for...

Prime Minister Mark Carney made the comments Thursday which ends months of speculation about the program getting cut short. Ottawa launched the first phase of the pharmacare program last year. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Friday Sept. 12, 2025.

The Conservatives pushed the Carney government for a budget during question period in the House of Commons on Thursday after the Liberals tabled a $486 billion spending plan last week. “They’re asking taxpayers to sign a blank check for half a trillion dollars that will inevitably lead to inflation,” said Haldimand—Norfolk MP Leslyn Lewis. Minister...

Speaking in Nanaimo, B.C., on Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh pushed for universal public pharmacare and addressed the issue of rising drug costs. “We think that we’ve got to expand pharmacare. No one should have to worry about the cost of their medication,” Singh said.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh offered an explanation Friday as to why he did not trigger a federal election call earlier. Speaking in Toronto, Singh said that he delayed triggering an election because wanted people to benefit from pharmacare and dental care programs, and did not want Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives to form a majority government because...

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Wednesday said a New Democrat government would expand pharmacare to include all “essential medications.” Singh claimed that the cost to taxpayers would be about $3.5 billion.

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland speaks with Global News Morning about improved access to diabetes medication and contraception under BC’s new pharmacare agreement with Ottawa.

The province has signed a deal with Ottawa to provide British Columbians with universal access to various medications. Starting in March next year, B.C. residents will be able to access contraceptives, diabetes medication and hormone replacement therapy for menopause at little to no cost.

Manitoba has become the first province to sign on to new federal pharmacare legislation, granting universal access to birth control, diabetes medication, and other essential medical supplies. Federal Health Minister Mark Holland joins Miranda Anthistle to explain how this landmark policy will roll out and what it could mean for healthcare access across Canada.

Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa’s pharmacare program on Thursday, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control and diabetes medications.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May on Wednesday spoke ahead of the throne speech and said while the Greens are also looking for action on Pharmacare, mental health support, and support for businesses, it is a must to include action on the climate or they won’t vote confidence.

Fri, Jan 15: Thousands more Nova Scotia seniors will save money on Pharmacare thanks to a change in policy from the government, but wealthier seniors will be paying more. Global’s Legislative Reporter Marieke Walsh reports.

During 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.

Global’s Jacques Bourbeau sat down with health minister Jane Philpott to discuss pharmaceutical prices and the importance of a national pharmacare program in Canada.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Sunday that the federal government will often need to work together with provinces on various files and said that will include universal pharmacare and Canada student grants.

Mon, Sep 12: With the clock ticking down to 2017 seniors in Halifax are wondering about the government’s planned changes to the seniors pharmacare program. Global’s legislative reporter Marieke Walsh tries to get some answers.