Canada's Health Minister urges Senate to swiftly pass pharmacare bill for national single-payer program.

Canada's Health Minister, Mark Holland, urged the Senate to swiftly pass the pharmacare bill, which seeks to establish a national single-payer program for medications, including diabetes and contraceptives. He stressed avoiding amendments to the legislation, emphasizing its careful negotiation with the NDP. Holland aims to counter Conservative claims that the program is unrealistic while highlighting a preliminary deal with British Columbia to clarify the program's implementation.

September 20, 2024
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