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Trudeau Urges Provinces to Finalize Pharmacare Deals After New Legislation Passes

  • Prime Minister Trudeau urged provinces to negotiate pharmacare agreements following the passing of federal legislation, aiming to alleviate household financial pressure.
  • The new law paves the way for coverage of diabetes and birth control medications, with a goal of universal pharmacare.
  • An expert panel will provide recommendations within a year on further steps for full pharmacare implementation.