Pharmacare
ANALYSIS: What we know about the Liberal plan for Parliament after the cabinet retreat
On pharmacare, protecting the environment and stricter gun control measures, Trudeau spoke generally but offered no specifics. Continue reading
Liberal House Leader pushes back at criticisms that throne speech ignored Western Canada
“The throne speech didn’t mention any province specifically,” said Rodriguez. Continue reading
NDP seeking specific commitments from Liberals in throne speech
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is looking for a number of specific things including bolder targets for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions as way to fight against climate change. Continue reading
Advocates, NDP call for Nova Scotia to fund universal coverage of HIV prevention drug
Only three provinces — British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan — currently provide universal PrEP coverage. Continue reading
Singh and Trudeau discuss NDP’s priorities in meeting ahead of throne speech
Singh met with Trudeau in Ottawa today to try to leverage his party’s position in a minority government. Continue reading
Singh lays down ‘challenge’ for Liberal minority but says he’s not drawing ‘lines in the sand’
The NDP leader says the Liberals have not reached out on how to work together in a minority government. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Pharmacare is just the sort of safety net Canadians expect
By Ryan Jespersen Radio Host
It makes zero sense to fund a health care system like Canada’s, yet deny a significant portion of the population access to drugs, Ryan Jespersen says. Continue reading
‘It’s like a random lottery’: Questions remain about pharmacare promises
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
An estimated one in five New Brunswickers is uninsured or underinsured, according to the provincial Department of Health. Continue reading
What you need to know about pharmacare this election
Pharmacare could be an election issue this fall. Here’s what you need to know about the program. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Prescription drug plan is looking like a costly boondoggle
Sorry, Ottawa, we can’t afford a universal drug plan that covers all 37 million Canadians, Danielle Smith says. Continue reading