Liberal MPs push for pharmacare, while Health minister says drug costs must first be controlled

Meanwhile, the Ontario Liberal government has announced an unprecedented, publicly funded drug plan for people younger than 25.

Health Minister Jane Philpott says Canada needs to get the cost of prescription drugs under control before its considers implementing a national pharmacare system. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY CHRISTOPHER GULY

May 8, 2017

Liberal MP John Oliver hopes that one of the goals behind his decision to enter politics—establishing a national pharmacare program—will become reality before the next federal election. Mr. Oliver, who previously served as assistant deputy minister in the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Ter...

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