NDP Pushes Liberals to Make Deals With Provinces After Pharmacare Bill Becomes Law

Published on October 11, 2024

Following the NDP’s pharmacare bill becoming law on Oct. 10, Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling for the Liberal government to quickly sign agreements with the provinces to implement the program. “I’m letting Justin Trudeau know right now, I’m letting the government know… don’t drag your feet when it comes to negotiations,” Singh told reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 11. “Start negotiating now and let’s get those deals signed.” “That is the only way that people will actually receive the benefit,” he added. The legislation, previously known as Bill C-64, would guide the creation of a universal pharmacare plan. The legislation allows the federal government to sign deals with provinces and territories to cover birth control and diabetes medications within the public health system. It received royal assent and became law on Oct. 10....

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