The House of Commons passed the Liberal government's pharmacare bill, aiming to create a national program with federal first-payer coverage of contraceptive and diabetes medications.
The House of Commons has passed the Liberal government's pharmacare bill, moving it to the Senate for further review. The legislation, a result of negotiations between the Liberals and New Democrats, aims to create a national pharmacare program, with the federal government offering first-payer coverage of some contraceptive and diabetes medications. The specific drugs to be covered will be determined through negotiations with provincial and territorial governments. The program, estimated to cost $1.5 billion over five years, will allow Canadians to access contraceptive or diabetes drugs or supplies by showing their health card, regardless of their insurance coverage.
June 03, 2024
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