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Pharmacare

Canada is the only country in the world to have a universal health care system that does not include prescription medication. And we pay some of the highest drug costs in the world. A publicly funded, universal drug coverage program – also known as pharmacare – would provide all Canadians with access to the prescription medicines they need. People would be healthier and many would no longer have the economic burden of paying for medications out-of-pocket. Canadian employers would also benefit by not having to include expensive drug plans in employees’ benefit packages.

The idea of a universal public pharmacare program is overwhelmingly popular with Canadians, but Big Pharma lobbyists have been pulling out all the stops to prevent its realization. We must demand that our governments confront the bullying tactics of Big Pharma and give Canadians access to the medicines they need.

Join with other Council of Canadians supporters in your area to fight for pharmacare

The Many can defeat the Money. Here's where we start.

The Many can defeat the Money. Here’s where we start.

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Poilievre’s dubious ideas about pharmacare—brought to you by Big Pharma

Poilievre’s dubious ideas about pharmacare—brought to you by Big Pharma

Poilievre’s Wacko Ideas about Pharmacare ... brought to you by Big Pharma. Conservatives have found a way to justify cutting ...
MEDIA STATEMENT on Pharmacare passing senate

MEDIA STATEMENT on Pharmacare passing senate

The Council of Canadians celebrates historic win for public health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA – The Pharmacare Act (Bill C-64) has passed the ...
Medicines should be a human right, not a luxury: An FAQ on the Pharmacare Act (Bill C-64)

Medicines should be a human right, not a luxury: An FAQ on the Pharmacare Act (Bill C-64)

The federal government’s Pharmacare Act (Bill C-64) will lay the foundations for a national drug plan that covers everyone and ...
Council of Canadians spokespeople available to comment on key Senate vote on pharmacare

Council of Canadians spokespeople available to comment on key Senate vote on pharmacare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA – As the Senate prepares for its final vote on the Pharmacare Act today, marking a ...
Briefing note on Bill C-64 (Pharmacare Act) for the Senate SOCI Standing Committee

Briefing note on Bill C-64 (Pharmacare Act) for the Senate SOCI Standing Committee

This is a copy of the briefing note that the Council of Canadians submitted to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, ...
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Manitoba government to cover birth control - Now we need national pharmacare

Manitoba government to cover birth control – Now we need national pharmacare

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