pharmacare
Bill C-64 passes as federal law, promising free prescription contraception and diabetes medication in Canada
Peak Web November 6, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On October 10, Bill C-64, or the Pharmacare Act, received royal assent and became federal law. The bill works towards a “national pharmacare plan” that will “provide universal, single-payer, first-dollar coverage” across Canada for “specific prescription drugs and related products intended for contraception or the treatment of diabetes.” A group of advocates from the AccessBC campaign “applauds this important step.” The Peak spoke with Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, AccessBC committee chair and co-founder, for more information about the bill. AccessBC has had “the goal of making all prescription contraception in BC free” since its…
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Political Corner: Canada’s medical system is failing us
Opinions June 24, 2022By Olivia Visser, Staff Writer Canadians like to boast about our country’s exceptional healthcare system. “It’s free!” they’ll exclaim. And while it’s true that you can visit a Canadian emergency room without having to worry about racking up a semester’s worth…
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