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Trudeau urges provinces to negotiate pharmacare deals after Senate approval

thestar.com — October 11, 2024, 10:01 AM UTC

Summary: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging provinces and territories to negotiate pharmacare deals following the Senate's approval of the pharmacare bill. This legislation allows for free access to certain diabetes and birth control medications.

British Columbia has already signed a memorandum of understanding to provide coverage. Trudeau emphasized the progress made and expressed hope that all provinces and territories will join by next spring.

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