The NDP has actually reached a deal with the Liberal government to introduce the first piece of a national pharmacare program that consists of coverage for birth control and diabetes medication, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday.
The deal is a critical piece of the supply-and-confidence contract in between the two parties and comes ahead of a March 1 deadline to table legislation. News of the offer was initially reported by The Canadian Press.
“Pharmacare suggests that you will get the medication you need with your health card, not a credit card,” Singh stated on social media while touting the deal.
“Now, millions of Canadians will save cash and have better health.”
An NDP source speaking on background to Global News stated the deal “satisfies our end” of the supply-and-confidence pact.Story continues
may still be worked out over the weekend, however the source stated the NDP anticipates the legislation will be tabled by the March 1 deadline.A federal government source verified the offer had
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