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Trudeau Urges Provinces to Begin Pharmacare Negotiations as Federal Legislation Passes

  • Prime Minister Trudeau called on provinces and territories to negotiate pharmacare deals now that the legislation is passed, aiming to relieve household budgets.
  • The new law includes immediate coverage for diabetes and birth-control medications, with hopes to expand by spring.
  • An expert panel will report on the next steps for a universal pharmacare program within a year.