The New Democrats have said they will continue to press the Saskatchewan Party government on how it handled several contentious developments, including plans for Brandt Industries to move into Regina’s Wascana Centre. Continue reading
Treating 21 year-old Tristin Ozard’s Crohn’s disease costs $8,000 a month. The family has taken out a third mortgage to pay the bills. Continue reading
“Her health is deteriorating every day and they could fix it if they chose to.” Continue reading
People are dying because they can’t afford their prescription medication, says the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. Continue reading
Wednesday’s report includes 18 recommendations the committee says could form a blueprint of sorts for a new single-payer, publicly funded prescription drug coverage program. Continue reading
“I just see dollar signs with our current situation.” Continue reading
The Province of B.C. and a drug manufacturer are trading blame over access to the treatment. Continue reading
The Parliamentary Budget Officer is estimating that a national pharmacare program would cost the Canadian government a little over $19 billion per year, but overall savings on drug spending could be substantial. Continue reading