2025-11-21 from cbc.ca
Canada’s public pharmacare program appears to be in limbo, with the federal health minister confirming Ottawa isn't in talks with the remaining provinces and territories to reach deals.
This month's budget also did not include additional money to expand coverage nationwide — leaving advocates questioning the future of the public drug plan.
More than a year ago, the Trudeau Liberals passed the Canada Pharmacare Act. In it, the federal government committed to signing agreements with all provinces and territories to cover the cost of contraceptive and diabetes medications and devices.
Seen as the first step to bring in nationwide, universal drug insurance for Canadians, four provinces and territories — B.C., Manitoba, P.E.I. and Yukon — signed deals with Ottawa before the federal election.
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