When medicare was first conceived, the Canadian government decided to limit services outside of hospitals and doctors’ offices. Now, experts are saying the system needs a revamp. Continue reading
Changes to OHIP+, which took effect on April 1, mean that people under 24 whose parents have a private health-care plan are no longer eligible to receive the government funding. Continue reading
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has introduced his pharmacare plan, a signature part of his party’s upcoming election platform. Continue reading
Federal New Democrats say they would hike the tax on investment profits to pay for pharmacare as well as more affordable childcare and housing. Continue reading
Trudeau also plans to make a stop later in the day in St. Stephen, N.B., where he will again meet with seniors and outline highlights in the fiscal plan. Continue reading
Big government projects don’t have a great track record. But Andrew Graham of Queen’s University says there are five ways that can help them succeed. Continue reading
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is set to table the 2019 federal budget on March 19. What can Canadians expect? Continue reading
Pharmacare in Canada should include a national drug formulary and a national agency to run it, but an interim report doesn’t detail what that looks like. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh says an NDP government would provide universal, comprehensive health care coverage for all Canadians. Continue reading
Health Minister Adrian Dix spoke to reporters on Friday about the 240,000 families that, as of January, 1 can access the three-year, $105-million investment made by the provincial government. Continue reading